What is the maximum value of 1 + 2sin2θ cos2θ - sin4θ - cos4θ where 0° < θ < 90° ?

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Given:

Trigonometric expression is 1 + 2sin2θ cos2θ - sin4θ - cos4θ where 0° < θ < 90°

Formula Used:

2sinθ.cosθ = sin2θ 

sin2θ + cos2θ = 1

a2 + b2 = (a + b)2 - 2ab

Calculation:

We have 1 + 2sin2θ cos2θ - sin4θ - cos4θ

⇒ 1 + 2sin2θ cos2θ - (sin4θ + cos4θ)

⇒ 1 + 2sin2θ cos2θ - [(sin2θ)2 + (cos2θ)2]

⇒ 1 + 2sin2θ cos2θ - [(sin2θ + cos2θ)2 - 2sin2θcos2θ]

⇒ 1 + 2sin2θ cos2θ - 1 + 2sin2θcos2θ

⇒ 4sin2θ cos2θ

⇒ (2sinθ.cosθ)2

⇒ (sin2θ)2

⇒ sin2

The maximum value of sin2x = 1 at x = 90° 

∴ The maximum value of sin22θ = 1 at 2θ = 90°

i.e θ = 45° which satisfy the given condition 

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