Trigonometric Equations Question 188

Question: In triangle $ ABC $ , $ (b+c)\cos A+(c+a)\cos B $ $ +(a+b)\cos C= $

[MP PET 1985]

Options:

A) 0

B) 1

C) $ a+b+c $

D) $ 2(a+b+c) $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • $ (b+c)\cos A+(c+a)\cos B+(a+b)\cos C=a+b+c $ From expanding and collecting terms using projection rule, $ a=b\cos C+c\cos B $ etc.