Question
Mathematics Question on Matrices
If x+1x=2cosθ, then for any integer n,xn+1xn=
A
(A) 2 cos nθ
B
(B) 2 sin nθ
C
(C) 2i cos nθ
D
(D) 2i sin nθ
Answer
(A) 2 cos nθ
Explanation
Solution
Explanation:
x+1x=2cosθ Let x=cosθ+1sinθ1x=cosθ−1sinθ Thus xn+1xn=2cosnθ