Question 76

Mathematics Properties of Triangles Hard

If \(a\, \cos \theta+b\, \sin \, \theta=2\) and \(a\, \sin \, \theta-b\, \cos \, \theta=3\) , then \({a}^{2^{}}+{b}^2=\)

(A) 6
(B) 5
(C) 13
(D) 10
View Dynamic Solution & Explanation
Correct Solution: Option C

Step-by-step Solution:

Square and add both the equations: \[ a^2 (\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta) + b^2 (\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta) = 2^2 + 3^2 \] Since \( \sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1 \), the equation simplifies to: \[ a^2 + b^2 = 13 \]