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Q · TrigonometryMedium · 45s
If tan α = x tanβ and sin α = y sin β, then cos₂α is.
TopicTrigonometry
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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