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by solving the equation sin2A=cos3A. find the value of sin18 .show your ans. in the form (sq root a)+b/c where a,c,b are natural nos.

yashika chauhan , 15 Years ago
Grade 12
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Badiuddin askIITians.ismu Expert

Last Activity: 15 Years ago

Dear yashika

given

sin2A=cos3A

2 sinA cosA=4cos3A-3cosA

2 sin A=4 cos2A-3

2 sin A =4(1-sin2A)-3

now solve for sinA

sin A=(-1-√5)/4  or (-1+√5)/4

Put A=18

and for 0<A<180 so value of sin will be positive

sin18=(-1+√5)/4


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