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  1. If θ is an acute angle and tan²θ + (1 / tan² θ) = 2, then the value of θ is :
    1. 60°
    2. 45°
    3. 15°
    4. 30°
Correct Option: B

tan² θ +
1
= 2
tan² θ

tan4 θ + 1
= 2
tan² θ

⇒ tan4 θ + 1 = 2 tan2 θ
⇒ tan4 θ – 2 tan2 θ + 1 = 0
⇒ (tan2 θ – 1)2 = 0
⇒ tan² θ – 1 = 0
⇒ tan² θ = 1
⇒ tanθ = 1 = tan 45°
⇒ ² θ = 45°
∵ θ is an acute angle



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