COMEDK2020MathematicsTrigonometric Equations
If 3 = , how many solutions exist such that -2 < < 2 ?
Options
- A9
- B8
- C7
- D5
Correct answer
A. 9
Step-by-step solution
We have, aligned & 3 = & 3 -4 ³ = & 4 ³ -2 =0 & 2 (2 ² -1 )=0 & =0 or = 1 2 & If =0 and if = 1 2 & =0, ,- & , 3 4 , -5 4 , -7 4 , - 4 , -3 4 , 5 4 , 7 4 aligned There are nine solutions.