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Let the set of all ain R such that the equation 2x+a x=2a-7 has a solution be [p, q] and r= 9°- 27°- 1 63°+ 81°, then pqr is equal to:

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 48 to 48 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
2x = 1 - 2 ² x θ + θ = (2)/( 2θ)
Core Logic

Transform the trigonometric equation into a quadratic in terms of x:

(1 - 2 ² x) + a x = 2a - 7 2 ² x - a x + 2a - 8 = 0

Factorizing the quadratic:

2 ² x - 4 x - (a-4) x + 2(a-4) = 0 2 x( x - 2) - (a-4)( x - 2) = 0 ( x - 2)(2 x - (a-4)) = 0
Step 1: Finding bounds for a

Since x = 2 has no real solution, we must have:

x = (a-4)/(2)

For this to have a solution, the root must lie in the standard domain of sine:

-1 ≤ (a-4)/(2) ≤ 1 -2 ≤ a-4 ≤ 2

2 ≤ a ≤ 6 Thus, the solution set is [p, q] = [2, 6], meaning p = 2 and q = 6.

Step 2: Evaluating r

Evaluate r = 9° - 27° - 1 63° + 81°. Using complementary angles ((90 - θ) = θ): 81° = 9° 1 63° = 63° = 27° Substitute these in:

r = ( 9° + 9°) - ( 27° + 27°)

Apply the formula θ + θ = (2)/( 2θ):

r = 2 18° - 2 54°

We know 18° = √(5)-14 and 54° = 36° = √(5)+14.

r = 8√(5)-1 - 8√(5)+1 = 8 [ √(5)+1 - (√(5)-1)(√(5)-1)(√(5)+1) ] r = 8 [ (2)/(4) ] = 4
Step 3: Final Output Calculation

We need the value of pqr:

pqr = 2 × 6 × 4 = 48
Pattern Recognition

Converting mixed trig degrees like 9, 27, 63, 81 entirely into cot/tan pairs ALWAYS drops them into the (2)/( 2θ) double-angle trap, bringing them natively to 18 and 54 degrees.

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Q15 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Trigonometric Equations
The number of solutions, of the equation ex - 2e- x = 2 is
  • A. 2
  • B. more than 2
  • C. 1
  • D. 0

Solution

Core Logic

Let ex = t, where t > 0 because exponential functions are strictly positive. Substitute into the equation:

t - (2)/(t) = 2 t² - 2t - 2 = 0

Solve for t using the quadratic formula:

t = 2 ± √(4 - 4(1)(-2))2 = 1 ± √(3)

Since t > 0, we discard 1 - √(3). Thus, t = 1 + √(3) ≈ 2.732. Now, equate back:

ex = 1 + √(3) x = ln(1 + √(3))

We know e ≈ 2.718. Since 1 + √(3) > e, it follows that ln(1 + √(3)) > 1. But the range of x is [-1, 1]. Therefore, x cannot equal a value strictly greater than 1. No real solution exists.

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Q16 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Properties of ITFs
If a = ⁻¹( (5)) and b = ⁻¹( (5)), then a² + b² is equal to
  • A. 4π² + 25
  • B. 8π² - 40π + 50
  • C. 4π² - 20π + 50
  • D. 25

Solution

Related Formula
⁻¹( x) = x - 2π for x in [3π/2, 5π/2] ⁻¹( x) = 2π - x for x in [π, 2π]
Core Logic

Evaluate a = ⁻¹( 5): The principal branch of ⁻¹ x is [-π/2, π/2]. 5 radians is approximately 5 × 57.3^° ≈ 286.5^° (in 4th quadrant). The equivalent angle in the principal domain is 5 - 2π. Thus, a = 5 - 2π.

Evaluate b = ⁻¹( 5): The principal branch of ⁻¹ x is [0, π]. 5 radians is in [π, 2π]. The equivalent angle is 2π - 5. Thus, b = 2π - 5.

Calculate a² + b²:

a² + b² = (5 - 2π)² + (2π - 5)²

= 2(5 - 2π)²

= 2(25 + 4π² - 20π) = 8π² - 40π + 50
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Q15 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
For α, β, γ ≠ 0. If ⁻¹α + ⁻¹β + ⁻¹γ = π and (α + β + γ)(α - γ + β) = 3 αβ then γ equal to
  • A. √(3)2
  • B. 1√(2)
  • C. √(3) - 12√(2)
  • D. √(3)

Solution

Core Logic

Let ⁻¹α = A, ⁻¹β = B, ⁻¹γ = C. Given A + B + C = π. Since A = α, B = β, C = γ, α, β, γ act like the side lengths of a triangle divided by 2R by Sine rule. However, directly dealing with the relation:

(α + β + γ)(α + β - γ) = 3αβ
Step 1: Simplify Algebraic Relation
(α + β)² - γ² = 3αβ α² + β² + 2αβ - γ² = 3αβ α² + β² - γ² = αβ
Step 2: Triangle Identification

Divide by 2αβ:

(α² + β² - γ²)/(2αβ) = (1)/(2)

By Cosine Rule, C = (1)/(2). Since C = ⁻¹γ, we know C = γ. C = √(1 - γ²) = (1)/(2).

Step 3: Final Solution
1 - γ² = (1)/(4) γ² = (3)/(4)

Since C is an angle of a triangle (or sum equals π and elements are positive limits), γ = C > 0.

γ = √(3)2
Pattern Recognition

The expression (α + β + γ)(α + β - γ) = 3αβ perfectly mirrors the Cosine Rule standard form giving C = 1/2.

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