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Find θ if cos(2 θ +54o)= sin θ, where (2θ +54o) is an acute angle.

cos(2 θ +54o)= sin θ …(i)

We know that


Sin θ = cos (90° - θ)


So, Eq. (i) become


cos(2 θ +54o) = cos( 90° - θ)


On Equating both the sides, we get


2θ + 54° = 90° - θ


2θ + θ = 90° - 54°


3θ = 36°


θ = 12°


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