If sinx + cosx = 15 then the value of cos2x
sinx + cosx = 15
Squaring both sides,
(sinx+cosx)2 = 125
sin2x+cos2x+2sinxcosx=125
1 + sin2x = 125
sin2x = 125 - 1 = -2425
We know, cos22x = 1 - sin22x
= 1 - −(2425)2
= 1 - 576675
= 49625
cos2x = ± 725