Trigonometric Identities Question 332

Question: If $ \tan ,(A+B)=p,\tan ,(A-B)=q, $ then the value of $ \tan ,2A $ in terms of p and q is

[MP PET 1995, 2002]

Options:

A) $ \frac{p+q}{p-q} $

B) $ \frac{p-q}{1+pq} $

C) $ \frac{p+q}{1-pq} $

D) $ \frac{1+pq}{1-p} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ 2A=(A+B)+(A-B) $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ \tan 2A=\frac{\tan (A+B)+\tan (A-B)}{1-\tan (A+B)\tan (A-B)}=\frac{p+q}{1-pq} $ .