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If tan(θ/2) = 2, then sinθ + cosθ equals:

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  • A7/5
  • B−1/5
  • C1
  • D1/5

Step-by-Step Solution

With , sinθ = and cosθ = , so the sum is 4/5 − 3/5 = 1/5. The negative cosine is genuine: tan(θ/2) = 2 means θ/2 ≈ 63.43°, so θ ≈ 126.87°, an obtuse angle. Forcing cosθ to be positive gives the trap 7/5.
Answer: D) 1/5

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