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If sinθ-cosθ=0 then the value of (sin⁴θ+cos⁴θ)?

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Solution

we have, sin θ - cos θ = 0

⇒ sin θ = cos θ

⇒ tan θ = 1

⇒ tan θ = tan 45

⇒ θ = 45

now.

sin^4θ + cos^4θ
= (1 / √2)^4 + (1 /√2)^4 = 1 / 4 + 1 / 4 = 1 / 2 [ as, sin 45= cos 45= 1 / √2 ]

answer = 1/2 = .5


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