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If tan2A = cot(A-18), then the value of angle A in degrees is _____.
  1. 36

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Solution

The correct option is A 36

Given: tan 2A = cot (A - 18)

On rearranging the equation with one trigonometric ratio on each side, we get​

tan 2A = tan (90 - (A - 18))

tan(90°θ)=cotθ

tan 2A = tan (108 - A)

2A = 108 - A

3A = 108

A = 36


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