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If tan θ = 5/4, find sin2θ - cos2θ.

If tan θ = 5/4, find sin2θ - cos2θ.
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  • A 5/4
  • B 41/9
  • C 9/41
  • D 1
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:

Tan θ = 5/4

x2 = 52 + 42

= 25 + 16

= 41

x = √41

sin2θ - cos2θ = (5/√41)2 - (4/√41)2

= 25/41 - 16/41

= 9/41

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