Solution:

Given, cos θ = 12/13…… (1)

By definition, we know that

cos θ = Base side adjacent to ∠θ / Hypotenuse……. (2)

When comparing equation (1) and (2), we get

Base side adjacent to ∠θ = 12 and Hypotenuse = 13

From the figure,

Base side BC = 12

Hypotenuse AC = 13

Side AB is unknown here, and it can be found by using Pythagoras theorem.

Thus, by applying Pythagoras theorem,

AC² = AB² + BC²

13² = AB² + 12²

Therefore,

AB² = 13² – 12²

AB² = 169 – 144

AB² = 25

AB = √25

AB = 5 …. (3)

Now, we know that

sin θ = Perpendicular side opposite to ∠θ / Hypotenuse

Thus, sin θ = AB/AC [from figure]

⇒ sin θ = 5/13… (4)

And, tan θ = sin θ / cos θ = (5/13) / (12/13)

⇒ tan θ = 12/13… (5)

Taking L.H.S we have

L.H.S = sin θ (1 – tan θ)

Substituting the value of sin θ and tan θ from equation (4) and (5),

We get,