If sec 2A = cosec (A — 42°), where 2A is an acute angle, find the value of A.

We are given that: sec 2A = cosec (A – 42°)

We can rewrite it as: cosec (90° - 2A) = cosec (A – 42°)


On comparing both sides, we get,


90° - 2A = A – 42 °


A + 2A = 90° + 42°


3A = 132°


A = 44°


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