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If (2cosA + 1)(2cosA - 1) = 0, 0° < A ≤ 90°, then find the value of A.

A. 90°

B. 45°

C. 30°

D. 60°

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

(2cosA + 1)(2cosA - 1) = 0
⇒ (2cosA)2 - (1)2 = 0
⇒ 4cos2A = 1
⇒ cos2A = $$\frac{1}{4}$$
⇒ cosA = $$\frac{1}{2}$$
⇒ cosA = cos60°
⇒ A = 60°

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