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The value of k, for which 
(cos x + sin x)2 + k sin x cos x - 1 = 0 is an identity, is
Options:
A .  -1
B .  -2
C .  0
D .  1
Answer: Option B
:
B
(b) Given,(cos x + sin x)2 + k sin x cos x - 1 = 0, x
cos2x +sin2x + 2cos x sin x + k sin x cos x - 1 = 0, x
(k + 2)cos x sin x = 0, x
k = -2

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