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Without using trigonometric tables, prove that:

cos2 25° + cos2 65° = 1

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Answer

To prove,

cos2 25° + cos2 65° = 1.

Solving, L.H.S. of the equation.

cos2 25° + cos2 65°

= cos2 25° + cos2 (90° - 25°)

As, cos (90° - θ) = sin θ

= cos2 25° + sin2 25°

= 1 [∵ cos2 θ + sin2 θ = 1]

Since, L.H.S. = R.H.S.

Hence, proved that cos2 25° + cos2 65° = 1.

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