KCET2007MathematicsTrigonometric Equations
If 3 = , how many solutions exist such that -2 < < 2 ?
Options
- A8
- B9
- C5
- D7
Correct answer
C. 5
Step-by-step solution
We have, 3 = aligned & 3 - =0 & 2 ( 3 + 2 ) ( 3 - 2 )=0 & 2 =0 2 =0 or =0, , 2 & 2 = ( 2 ) or =0, =2 & =0, , 2 & = 4 , 3 4 , 5 4 , 7 4 or =0, , 2 & =0, , 2 aligned Thus, total number of solutions =7