If α/ β = p and α/ β = q , then prove that (p2 - q2) 2 α = p2 .

CBSE Class 10 Maths PYQ · Trigonometry · Prove Given Result · 3 Marks · March 2026 · Standard

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If $\frac{\sec \alpha}{\cosec \beta} = p$ and $\frac{\tan \alpha}{\cosec \beta} = q$, then prove that $(p^2 - q^2) \sec^2 \alpha = p^2$.
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LHS = $(p^2 - q^2) \sec^2 \alpha$
$= (\frac{\sec^2 \alpha}{\cosec^2 \beta} - \frac{\tan^2 \alpha}{\cosec^2 \beta}) \times \sec^2 \alpha$ (1/2 Mark)
$= (\frac{\sec^2 \alpha - \tan^2 \alpha}{\cosec^2 \beta}) \times \sec^2 \alpha$ (1 Mark)
$= (\frac{1}{\cosec^2 \beta}) \times \sec^2 \alpha$ (1 Mark)
$= p^2 = \text{RHS}$ (1/2 Mark)
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