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?
A.-3✓ Correct
B.-2
C.5
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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