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Question : If $\sec x+\cos x=2$, then the value of $\sec^{16} x+\cos^{16} x$ will be:

Option 1: $\sqrt3$

Option 2: $2$

Option 3: $1$

Option 4: $0$


Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $2$


Solution : Given: $\sec x+\cos x=2$
We know the algebraic identity, $(a-b)^2=a^2+b^2-2ab$.
$\frac{1}{\cos x}+\cos x=2$
Or, $\frac{1+\cos^2 x}{\cos x}=2$
Or, $\cos^2 x–2\cos x+1=0$
Or, $(\cos x-1)^2=0$
$\therefore \cos x=1$
So, $\sec x=1$.
The value of $\sec^{16} x+\cos^{16} x$ = $1+1=2$
Hence, the correct answer is $2$.

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