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CDS 2024 · PYQ · Trigonometric Identities · medium

If 3 sin θ + 5 cos θ = 5, then what is the value of 5 sin θ - 3 cos θ?

  1. A.-3✓ Correct
  2. B.-2
  3. C.5
  4. D.8

Explanation

Using the identity (3 sin θ + 5 cos θ)² + (5 sin θ - 3 cos θ)² = 9 + 25 = 34. So (5 sin θ - 3 cos θ)² = 34 - 25 = 9, giving 5 sin θ - 3 cos θ = ±3. Among the options, -3 is available.
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