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Animated Solution for Mathematics - Trigonometry: If , and , , then is equal to :

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Visualized Solution

Given Expressions

  • Given:
  • Given:
  • Given:
  • Constraint:

Compound Angle Formula

  • To find , we use the compound angle formula:

Substitution

  • Substitute the expressions for and :

Numerator Simplification

  • Simplify the numerator by taking the LCM:

Denominator Product

  • Simplify the product in the denominator:

Denominator Final Form

  • Simplify the entire denominator expression:

Combining the Fractions

  • Combine the simplified numerator and denominator:

Simplifying

  • Analyze the expression for :

Comparing Results

  • Simplify the expression inside the square root:
  • Compare with :

Conclusion

  • Since and :
  • The angles must be related by or .
  • But .
  • Since (as ), is in the first quadrant.
  • Therefore, .

The Sigma Insight: Trigonometric Functions of Compound Angles

The Beauty of Hidden Symmetry

Imagine you are standing before a complex, tangled web of square roots and variables. At first glance, the expressions for , , and seem designed to overwhelm you.
But in the world of JEE Advanced, complexity is often just a mask for a deeper, elegant simplicity. Today, we are going to peel back that mask.

Phase 1

The Setup
We are given:
Our mission is to find . The constraint is our compass, ensuring we stay within the safe, positive territory of the first quadrant.
When you see tangents of angles and a request for their sum, your mind should immediately jump to the compound angle formula:
This is our bridge.

Phase 2

The Algebraic Dance
Let us perform the substitution. The numerator is:
To add these, we need a common denominator. Multiplying the second term by , we get:
Now, look at the denominator of our formula: . When we multiply and , the terms cancel out, and the square roots in the denominator merge to leave us with .
Subtracting this from gives us:

Phase 3

The Revelation
Now, we combine these. We have:
Notice the magic? The terms cancel out. The term simplifies to .
We are left with:
Now, look at . By converting the negative exponents to , we find the common denominator :

Conclusion

We have arrived at . Given our constraints, we can confidently state .
You see, the complexity was just a test of your patience and your ability to trust the process. When you break down the math, the chaos always gives way to order.

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