Explanation
To find the value of a2+b2, we need to eliminate θ from the given equations. The most effective method is to square both equations and then add them together.
1. Square the First Equation
Given: acosθ+bsinθ=2
Squaring both sides:
Using the identity (x+y)2=x2+y2+2xy:
a2cos2θ+b2sin2θ+2absinθcosθ=4…(Equation 1)
2. Square the Second Equation
Given: asinθ−bcosθ=3
Squaring both sides:
Using the identity (x−y)2=x2+y2−2xy:
a2sin2θ+b2cos2θ−2absinθcosθ=9…(Equation 2)
3. Add Equation 1 and Equation 2
Adding the left-hand sides and the right-hand sides:
(a2cos2θ+b2sin2θ+2absinθcosθ)+(a2sin2θ+b2cos2θ−2absinθcosθ)=4+9
The cross-product terms (2absinθcosθ and −2absinθcosθ) cancel each other out:
a2cos2θ+a2sin2θ+b2sin2θ+b2cos2θ=13
4. Factor Out a2 and b2
a2(cos2θ+sin2θ)+b2(sin2θ+cos2θ)=13
Since we know from trigonometric identities that sin2θ+cos2θ=1:
Correct Option: (C)