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Mathematics — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [2]
If $\sin\theta + \cos\theta = \sqrt{3}$, then find the value of $\sin\theta \cdot \cos\theta$.
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Model Answer

Given: $\sin\theta + \cos\theta = \sqrt{3}$

Squaring both sides:

$$(\sin\theta + \cos\theta)^2 = (\sqrt{3})^2$$

$$\sin^2\theta + 2\sin\theta\cos\theta + \cos^2\theta = 3$$

Since $\sin^2\theta + \cos^2\theta = 1$:

$$1 + 2\sin\theta\cos\theta = 3$$

$$2\sin\theta\cos\theta = 2$$

$$\therefore \sin\theta\cdot\cos\theta = 1$$

Explanation

The key trick is to square both sides of the given equation, then apply the identity $\sin^2\theta + \cos^2\theta = 1$. This converts the sum into a product directly. Examiners award 1 mark for the correct squaring step and 1 mark for the final value. Don't forget to substitute the Pythagorean identity before solving.

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