Mathematics

cot4 θ + cot2 θ is equal to :

  1. 2 cot2 θ. cosec2 θ

  2. tan2 θ + tan4 θ

  3. tan2 θ.cosec2 θ

  4. cosec4 θ - cosec2 θ

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Answer

Solving,

⇒ cot4 θ + cot2 θ

⇒ cot2 θ(cot2 θ + 1)

⇒ cot2 θ.cosec2 θ

Substituting, cot2 θ = cosec2 θ - 1, we get :

⇒ (cosec2 θ - 1).cosec2 θ

⇒ cosec4 θ - cosec2 θ.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

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