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If sin(A + B + C) = 1, then tan(A - B) = 1/√3 and sec(A + C) = 2, find A, B and C respectively when they are acute.(A) 60°, 0°, 30°(B) 30°, 60°, 90°(C) 60°, 30°, 0°(D) 0°,60°, 30°

Answer»

The correct option is: (C) 60°, 30°, 0°

Explanation:

We have, sin(A + B + C) = 1

 => sin(A + B + C) = sin 90°

=> A + B + C = 90°    ...(i)

Also, tan(A - B) = 1/√3 = tan 30°

=> A - B = 30°    ...(ii)

and sec (A + C) = 2 = sec 60°

=> A + C = 60°      ....(iii)

From (ii) and (iii), we get

B + C = 30°      ...(iv)

From (i) and (iv), we get, A = 60°

. .. B = 30°      [Using A = 60° in (ii)]

and C = 0°      [Using A = 60° in (iii)]



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