If cosec θ + cot θ = 2, then what is the value of cosec θ?

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  1. \(\frac{5}{4}\)
  2. \(\sqrt{2}\)
  3. \(\sqrt{5}\)
  4. \(\frac{3}{2}\)

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Option 1 : \(\frac{5}{4}\)
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Given:

cosec θ + cot θ = 2

Concept used:

1. cosec2 θ - cot2 θ = 1

2. a2 - b2 = (a + b)(a - b)

Calculation:

cosec θ + cot θ = 2      ....(1)

​According to the concept,

cosec2 θ - cot2 θ = 1

⇒ (cosec θ - cot θ)(cosec θ + cot θ) = 1

⇒ 2(cosec θ - cot θ) = 1

⇒ (cosec θ - cot θ) = 1/2      ....(2)

Solving (1) and (2), cosec θ = \(\frac{5}{4}\)

∴ The value of cosec θ is \(\frac{5}{4}\).

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