Answer:
7
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the exact values for
cos45° = [tex]\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} }[/tex] and tan60° = [tex]\sqrt{3}[/tex] , then
2(cos²45° + tan²60°)
= 2( ([tex]\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} }[/tex] )² + ([tex]\sqrt{3}[/tex] )² )
= 2( [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] + 3 ) ← distribute
= 1 + 6
= 7
