The number of solutions of equation (4 - sqrt3)sin x - 2sqrt3cos^2 x = -frac41 + sqrt3, x in left[-2pi, frac5pi2right] is

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula We must reduce the equation to a single trigonometric ratio (like sin x) using: cos^2 x = 1 - sin^2 x Rationalizing fractions: frac1A + sqrtB = fracA - sqrtBA^2 - B ### Core Logic Simplify the constant term on the RHS: -frac41 + sqrt3 = -frac4(sqrt3 - 1)2 = -2(sqrt3 - 1) = 2 - 2sqrt3 Now replace cos^2 x = 1 - sin^2 x in the main equation: (4 - sqrt3)sin x - 2sqrt3(1 - sin^2 x) = 2 - 2sqrt3 2sqrt3sin^2 x + (4 - sqrt3)sin x - 2 = 0 ### Step 1: Solving the quadratic in sin x Let y = sin x: 2sqrt3y^2 + 4y - sqrt3y - 2 = 0 2y(sqrt3y + 2) - 1(sqrt3y + 2) = 0 (2y - 1)(sqrt3y + 2) = 0 Thus: 1. sin x = frac12 2. sin x = -frac2sqrt3 (No real solution since |-frac2sqrt3| approx 1.15 > 1) ### Step 2: Counting solutions in given interval We must solve sin x = frac12 in x in left[-2pi, frac5pi2right] = [-2pi, 2.5pi]: - In interval [-2pi, 0]: x = -2pi + fracpi6 = -frac11pi6, x = -2pi + frac5pi6 = -frac7pi6 (2 solutions) - In interval [0, 2pi]: x = fracpi6, x = frac5pi6 (2 solutions) - In interval [2pi, 2.5pi]: x = 2pi + fracpi6 = frac13pi6 (1 solution) Total number of solutions = 2 + 2 + 1 = 5 ### Pattern Recognition Always rationalize standard radical fractions first to find the target integers. Always sketch or trace the sine curve to cross-check solutions across boundaries, particularly at intervals extending slightly beyond multiples of 2pi (like 2.5pi). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Trigonometric Functions

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Q2 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Compound Angles
For alpha, beta in left(0, fracpi2right) , let 3sin (alpha + beta) = 2sin (alpha - beta) and a real number k be such that tan alpha = ktan beta . Then the value of k is equal to:
  • A. -frac23
  • B. -5
  • C. frac23
  • D. 5

Solution

### Related Formula sin(A pm B) = sin A cos B pm cos A sin B ### Core Logic Given equation: 3sin(alpha + beta) = 2sin(alpha - beta) Expanding both sides: 3(sinalphacosbeta + cosalphasinbeta) = 2(sinalphacosbeta - cosalphasinbeta) 3sinalphacosbeta + 3cosalphasinbeta = 2sinalphacosbeta - 2cosalphasinbeta ### Step 1: Rearranging Terms Grouping like terms together: 3sinalphacosbeta - 2sinalphacosbeta = -2cosalphasinbeta - 3cosalphasinbeta sinalphacosbeta = -5cosalphasinbeta Dividing both sides by cosalphacosbeta: fracsinalphacosalpha = -5fracsinbetacosbeta tanalpha = -5tanbeta ### Step 2: Conclusion Comparing with the given equation tanalpha = ktanbeta, we get k = -5. *Note by our answer (Bonus)*: Since alpha, beta in (0, fracpi2), both tanalpha and tanbeta must be positive. Hence, tanalpha = -5tanbeta is not possible. The data is inconsistent, but the NTA key marks option (2) as correct. ### Pattern Recognition Standard expansion of sin(Apm B) and grouping identical products to isolate tan(A) and tan(B). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Trigonometric Functions
Q19 jee_main_2024_30_jan_morning Trigonometric Equations
If 2 sin^3 x + sin 2x cos x + 4 sin x - 4 = 0 has exactly 3 solutions in the interval left[0,fracnpi2right], nin mathbbN, then the roots of the equation x^2 + nx + (n - 3) = 0 belong to :
  • A. (0,infty)
  • B. (-infty,0)
  • C. left(-fracsqrt172, fracsqrt172right)
  • D. mathbbZ

Solution

### Related Formula sin 2x = 2 sin x cos x ### Core Logic Given equation: 2 sin^3 x + sin 2x cos x + 4 sin x - 4 = 0 Expand sin 2x: 2 sin^3 x + 2 sin x cos^2 x + 4 sin x - 4 = 0 Factor out 2 sin x from the first two terms: 2 sin x (sin^2 x + cos^2 x) + 4 sin x - 4 = 0 Since sin^2 x + cos^2 x = 1: 2 sin x (1) + 4 sin x - 4 = 0 6 sin x - 4 = 0 Rightarrow sin x = frac46 = frac23 ### Step 1: Finding appropriate interval for exactly 3 roots We need exactly 3 solutions in left[0, fracnpi2right]. The line y = 2/3 intersects the sine wave y = sin x twice in every 2pi interval. In [0, pi], there are 2 solutions. In [pi, 2pi], there are 0 solutions. In [2pi, 3pi], there are 2 solutions (total 4 solutions). To get exactly 3 solutions, the interval must stretch past the first root in [2pi, 3pi], but not reach the second root in that interval. However, the interval is defined as fracnpi2. Let's check endpoints fracnpi2: For n=4: [0, 2pi] has 2 solutions. For n=5: [0, frac5pi2] includes [2pi, 2pi + fracpi2]. Since sin x = 2/3 happens in (0, pi/2), there is exactly 1 solution in [2pi, 5pi/2]. Thus, total solutions = 3 for n=5. ### Step 2: Solving quadratic equation Given n = 5, the quadratic equation is: x^2 + 5x + 2 = 0 Using quadratic formula: x = frac-5 pm sqrt25 - 82 = frac-5 pm sqrt172 The roots are approximately frac-5 pm 4.122, which evaluates to roughly -0.44 and -4.56. Both roots are strictly negative. ### Step 3: Determining interval membership Since both roots are negative, they belong to the interval (-infty, 0). ### Pattern Recognition Collapsing complex trigonometric expressions often yields c_1sin x = c_2. Overlaying horizontal line intersections on the sine graph bounds n rapidly by counting nodes. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Trigonometric Functions Class 11 Maths: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Q15 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Trigonometric Equations
The number of solutions, of the equation e^sin x - 2e^-sin x = 2 is
  • A. 2
  • B. textmore than 2
  • C. 1
  • D. 0

Solution

### Core Logic Let e^sin x = t, where t > 0 because exponential functions are strictly positive. Substitute into the equation: t - frac2t = 2 t^2 - 2t - 2 = 0 Solve for t using the quadratic formula: t = frac2 pm sqrt4 - 4(1)(-2)2 = 1 pm sqrt3 Since t > 0, we discard 1 - sqrt3. Thus, t = 1 + sqrt3 approx 2.732. Now, equate back: e^sin x = 1 + sqrt3 implies sin x = ln(1 + sqrt3) We know e approx 2.718. Since 1 + sqrt3 > e, it follows that ln(1 + sqrt3) > 1. But the range of sin x is [-1, 1]. Therefore, sin x cannot equal a value strictly greater than 1. No real solution exists. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Trigonometric Functions Class 12 Maths: Continuity and Differentiability

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