If tan θ = 5/4, find sin2θ - cos2θ.

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 2006 Subject: General Mathematics

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If tan θ = 5/4, find sin2θ - cos2θ.
Answer Details
Tan θ = 5/4
x2 = 52 + 42
= 25 + 16
= 41
x = √41
sin2θ - cos2θ = (5/√41)2 - (4/√41)2
= 25/41 - 16/41
= 9/41

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