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Suppose θ is an angle between 0 and π/2 such that sin5θ=sin^5θ. The number tan2θ can be uniquely written as a√,b where a and b are positive integers, and b is not divisible by the square of a prime. What is the value of a+b?

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13 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Shaurya Gupta
13 Years ago

sin^5X = (sinx)5 ??? Its not at all clear. if its so then question may be wrong as acc to me by opening sin (2X+3X) i get -sinx=(sinx)5 which cant be possible. I am not sure so please recheck my calculation or the question. :-)