Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2006

If tan θ = 5/4, find sin2θ - cos2θ.

A
5/4
B
41/9
C
9/41
D
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Correct Option: C

Tan θ = 5/4

x2 = 52 + 42

= 25 + 16

= 41

x = √41

sin2θ - cos2θ = (5/√41)2 - (4/√41)2

= 25/41 - 16/41

= 9/41

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