Arun
Last Activity: 7 Years ago
Dear student
It becomes on simplifying that
(1 + sin@)/ cos@= 1/5
Now let sin@ = x
Hence
5(1+x) =

(1 -x²)
On squaring
25(1 +x)² = 1 -x²
25 + 25x² + 50x= 1 -x²
26x² + 50x +24 = 0
26 x² + 26x + 24 x +24 = 0
(26x +24) (x+1) = 0
x = -1 (not possible)
And x = -24/26
Regards
Arun (askIITians forum expert)