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If cos x + cos2x = 1, then what is the value of sin2x+sin4x?

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Solution

The correct option is B 1
Given that, cos x + cos2 x =1
cos x = 1 -cos2x=sin2x
sin2 x = cos x
On squaring, we get
sin4x=cos2xandsin2x = cos x
Hence, sin2x+sin4x=cos.x+cos2x=1

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