Question : If $\tan \theta+\cot \theta=12$, then $\tan ^2 \theta+\cot ^2 \theta$ is:
Option 1: 66
Option 2: 128
Option 3: 142
Option 4: 132
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Correct Answer: 142
Solution :
$\tan \theta+\cot \theta=12$
Squaring on both sides,
⇒ $(\tan \theta+\cot \theta)^2=12^2$
⇒ $\tan^2 \theta+\cot^2 \theta + 2\tan \theta\cot \theta=144$
⇒ $\tan^2 \theta+\cot^2 \theta = 144-2= 142$
Hence, the correct answer is 142.
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