Find the value of the given expression.

2 + cos 49° cos 41° − sin 49° sin 41°

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  1. 2
  2. −1
  3. 0
  4. 1

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Option 1 : 2
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Given

2 + cos 49° cos 41° − sin 49° sin 41°

Concept used:

If A +B = 90º, then Sin(90 - A) = Cos B and vice versa.

Calculation

2 + cos 49° cos 41° − sin 49° sin 41°

⇒ 2 + cos(90 – 41) cos41 – sin(90 – 41).sin41

⇒ 2 + sin41.cos41 – cos41.sin41

2 + 0

⇒ 2

The value of the expression is 2.

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