If tan(θ/2)=cosecθ−sinθ, then cos2(θ/2) is equal to
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a
sin18∘sin18∘
b
cos36∘
c
sin36∘
d
cos18∘
answer is B.
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sin(θ/2)cos(θ/2)=1−sin2θsinθ⇒2sin2(θ/2)=cos2θ⇒cos2θ+cosθ−1=0⇒cosθ=−1±1+42=−1±52But cosθ≠−1−52 so cosθ=5−12⇒2cos2(θ/2)=5−12+1=5+12⇒cos2(θ/2)=5+14=cos368.