If cot x – tan x = 3/2, then what will be the value of cot x + tan x?

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  1. 3
  2. 2
  3. 5/2
  4. 7/2

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Option 3 : 5/2
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Given:

cot x – tan x = 3/2

Concept Used:

If x - 1/x = p, then x + 1/x = √(p2 + 4)

tan x = 1/cot x

Calculation:

cot x – tan x = 3/2

⇒ cot x – 1/cot x = 3/2

Using If x - 1/x = p, then x + 1/x = √(p2 + 4)

⇒ cot x + 1/cot x = √[(3/2)2 + 4]

⇒ cot x + 1/cot x = √(25/4)

⇒ cot x + 1/cot x = 5/2

⇒ cot x + tan x = 5/2

∴ Option 3 is the correct answer.

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