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If 1 + sin2θ - 3sinθcosθ = 0, then the value of cotθ is:

A. 2

B. $$\frac{1}{3}$$

C. $$\frac{1}{2}$$

D. 0

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

1 + sin2θ - 3sinθ.cosθ = 0
⇒ 1 - 2sinθ.cosθ = sinθ.cosθ - sin2θ
⇒ sin2θ + cos2θ - 2sinθ.cosθ = sinθ(cosθ - sinθ)
⇒ (cosθ - sinθ)2 = sinθ(cosθ - sinθ)
⇒ cosθ - sinθ = sinθ
⇒ cosθ = 2sinθ
⇒ cotθ = 2

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