JEE Mathematics · Medium

Trigonometry: Equation MCQ

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Question

If sin θ = sin φ, then one relation between θ and φ is:
  1. A
    θ = φ only
  2. B
    θ = π − φ only
  3. C
    θ = nπ + (−1)ⁿ φ
    Correct
  4. D
    θ = 2nπ ± φ

Correct answer

θ = nπ + (−1)ⁿ φ

Explanation

General solution when sin θ = sin φ is θ = nπ + (−1)ⁿ φ. This covers both θ = φ and θ = π − φ.