If sec2A + tan2A = 3, then what is the value of cot A?

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  1. \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\)
  2. 0
  3. 1
  4. \({\sqrt{3}}\)

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Given:

sec2A + tan2A = 3

Concept used:

sec2 α - tan2 α = 1

Calculation:

sec2A + tan2A = 3      ....(1)

sec2A - tan2A = 1      ....(2)

Solving (1) and (2) we get,

sec2A + tan2A - sec2A + tan2A = 3 - 1 = 2

2tan2 A = 2

tan2 A = 1

So, tan A = √1 = 1

Now, cot A = 1/1 = 1

∴ The value of cot A is 1.

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