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If 10 ⁴θ + 15 ⁴θ = 6, then the value of (27 ⁶θ + 8 ⁶θ)/(16 ⁸θ) is:

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

Trigonometric identity conversion:

²θ = 1 - ²θ
Core Logic

Let ²θ = t. Substitute this into the given equation:

10t² + 15(1 - t)² = 6 10t² + 15(1 - 2t + t²) = 6 25t² - 30t + 9 = 0 (5t - 3)² = 0 t = (3)/(5)

Thus, ²θ = (3)/(5) and ²θ = (2)/(5).

Step 1: Simplify Target Expression

Find individual terms from inverse relations: ²θ = (5)/(3) ⁶θ = (125)/(27) ²θ = (5)/(2) ⁶θ = (125)/(8) ⁸θ = ((5)/(2))⁴ = (625)/(16)

Substitute values into expression:

Numerator = 27((125)/(27)) + 8((125)/(8)) = 125 + 125 = 250 Denominator = 16((625)/(16)) = 625
Step 2: Conclusion
Value = (250)/(625) = (2)/(5)
Pattern Recognition

Equations structured as A ⁴θ + B ⁴θ = C often yield perfect square trinomial combinations. Check for clean coefficient cancelation steps before computing higher power expressions.

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Q16 jee_main_2026_23_january_morning Trigonometric Equations
Number of solutions of √(3) 2θ+8 θ+3√(3)=0, θ in [-3π,2π] is:
  • A. 0
  • B. 5
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Solution

Related Formula
2θ = 2 ²θ - 1
Core Logic

Substitute the double-angle formula into the given equation to form a quadratic in θ:

√(3)(2 ²θ - 1) + 8 θ + 3√(3) = 0 2√(3) ²θ + 8 θ + 2√(3) = 0
Step 1: Solve the Quadratic

Factorize the quadratic equation:

2√(3) ²θ + 2 θ + 6 θ + 2√(3) = 0

Wait, 2 × 2√(3) = 12. The factors of 12 that sum to 8 are 6 and 2.

2 θ(√(3) θ + 1) + 2√(3)(√(3) θ + 1) = 0 (√(3) θ + 1)(2 θ + 2√(3)) = 0

This gives:

θ = - 1√(3) or θ = -√(3)

Since -1 ≤ θ ≤ 1, we reject θ = -√(3).

Step 2: Count Solutions in Interval

We need solutions for θ = - 1√(3) in the interval [-3π, 2π]. The period of cosine is 2π. The equation θ = k (where -1 < k < 0) has 2 solutions per 2π interval. Intervals: [0, 2π]: 2 solutions (in Quadrants II and III). [-2π, 0]: 2 solutions. [-3π, -2π]: 1 solution (in Quadrant II equivalent, which is Quadrant III when going backwards. Specifically, from -3π to -2π covers the top half of the circle. Wait, [-3π, -2π] goes from 180^° to 360^° logically, i.e., quadrants III and IV. is negative in Quadrant III. So exactly 1 solution). Total solutions = 2 + 2 + 1 = 5.

Pattern Recognition

Mapping phase intervals chunk by chunk (2π cycles yield 2 roots for | x|<1) prevents overcounting when domain bounds don't cleanly align with full periods.

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Q18 jee_main_2026_23_january_morning Maximum and Minimum Values
Let α and β respectively be the maximum and the minimum values of the function f(θ) = 4( ⁴((7π)/(2) -θ) + ⁴ (11π +θ)) -2( ⁶((3π)/(2) -θ) + ⁶ (9π -θ)), θ in R. Then α + 2β is equal to :
  • A. 4
  • B. 5
  • C. 3
  • D. 6

Solution

Related Formula
⁴θ + ⁴θ = 1 - 2 ²θ ²θ ⁶θ + ⁶θ = 1 - 3 ²θ ²θ
Core Logic

First, simplify the trigonometric arguments by reducing angles: ((7π)/(2) - θ) = - θ (11π + θ) = - θ ((3π)/(2) - θ) = - θ (9π - θ) = θ

Step 1: Simplify the Function

Substitute these back into f(θ):

f(θ) = 4( ⁴θ + ⁴θ) - 2( ⁶θ + ⁶θ)

Applying the algebraic identities:

f(θ) = 4(1 - 2 ²θ ²θ) - 2(1 - 3 ²θ ²θ) f(θ) = 4 - 8 ²θ ²θ - 2 + 6 ²θ ²θ f(θ) = 2 - 2 ²θ ²θ
Step 2: Convert to Double Angle

Multiply and divide the second term by 2 to use (2θ):

f(θ) = 2 - (4 ²θ ²θ)/(2) = 2 - ( ²(2θ))/(2)
Step 3: Find Maximum and Minimum

Since 0 ≤ ²(2θ) ≤ 1: Max value (α): Occurs when ²(2θ) = 0. α = 2 - 0 = 2. Min value (β): Occurs when ²(2θ) = 1. β = 2 - (1)/(2) = (3)/(2).

Step 4: Evaluate the Target Expression

We need α + 2β:

= 2 + 2((3)/(2)) = 2 + 3 = 5
Pattern Recognition

The expression a( ⁴ x + ⁴ x) - b( ⁶ x + ⁶ x) is a ubiquitous JEE template. Immediately swap to (1-2 ² x ² x) and (1-3 ² x ² x) for mass cancellation.

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Q2 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Trigonometric Identities
Let (π)/(2)<θ<π and θ=- 12√(2). Then the value of ((15θ)/(2))( 8θ+ 8θ)+ ((15θ)/(2))( 8θ- 8θ) is equal to:
  • A. 1-√(2)√(3)
  • B. - √(2)√(3)
  • C. √(2)-1√(3)
  • D. √(2)√(3)

Solution

Related Formula

Compound angle formulas:

(A - B) = A B - A B (A - B) = A B + A B
Core Logic

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Expanding the given expression:

= ((15θ)/(2)) 8θ + ((15θ)/(2)) 8θ + ((15θ)/(2)) 8θ - ((15θ)/(2)) 8θ

Rearranging terms to form standard identities:

=[ ((15θ)/(2)) 8θ - ((15θ)/(2)) 8θ] + [ ((15θ)/(2)) 8θ + ((15θ)/(2)) 8θ] = ((15θ)/(2) - 8θ) + ((15θ)/(2) - 8θ) = (-(θ)/(2)) + (-(θ)/(2)) = (θ)/(2) - (θ)/(2)
Step 1: Finding Trigonometric Values

Given θ = - 12√(2) and θ in ((π)/(2), π). This implies θ = 2√(2)3.

We need to evaluate (θ)/(2) - (θ)/(2). We know:

( (θ)/(2) - (θ)/(2))² = 1 - θ

Since (π)/(2) < θ < π, we have (π)/(4) < (θ)/(2) < (π)/(2). In this quadrant, (θ)/(2) > (θ)/(2). Therefore, (θ)/(2) - (θ)/(2) = -√(1 - θ).

Step 2: Final Calculation
- 1 - 2√(2)3 = - 3 - 2√(2)3

Notice that 3 - 2√(2) = (√(2) - 1)².

=- √(2) - 1√(3) = 1 - √(2)√(3)
Pattern Recognition

Recognize the expanded forms of (A-B) and (A-B) hiding within the products. Also, carefully determine the sign of (θ/2) - (θ/2) based on the half-angle quadrant.

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Q13 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Maximum and Minimum Values
The least value of ( ²θ - 6 θ θ + 3 ²θ + 2) is
  • A. -1
  • B. 4+√(10)
  • C. 4-√(10)
  • D. 1

Solution

Related Formula

The expression A x + B x + C lies in the range:

[C - √(A² + B²), C + √(A² + B²)]
Core Logic

Let f(θ) = ²θ - 6 θ θ + 3 ²θ + 2. Convert all quadratic terms to multiple angles:

f(θ) = (1 + 2θ)/(2) - 3(2 θ θ) + 3((1 - 2θ)/(2)) + 2 f(θ) = (1)/(2) + (1)/(2) 2θ - 3 2θ + (3)/(2) - (3)/(2) 2θ + 2
Step 1: Simplifying Expression
f(θ) = ((1)/(2) + (3)/(2) + 2) - 3 2θ + ((1)/(2) - (3)/(2)) 2θ f(θ) = 4 - 3 2θ - 2θ
Step 2: Finding Extremes

The expression is of the form C + A 2θ + B 2θ, where C=4, A=-3, B=-1. The minimum value is C - √(A² + B²):

4 - √((-3)² + (-1)²) = 4 - √(9 + 1) = 4 - √(10)

The maximum value is C + √(A² + B²) = 4 + √(10). Therefore, the least value is 4 - √(10).

Pattern Recognition

Every quadratic trigonometric expression in θ and θ must be linearly transformed into (2θ) and (2θ) terms to utilize the standard bound formula.

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Q8 jee_main_2026_24_january_morning Trigonometric Identities and Simplification
The value of √(3)cosec20°- 20° 20° 40° 60° 80° is equal to
  • A. 32
  • B. 16
  • C. 64
  • D. 12

Solution

Related Formula
θ (60^° - θ) (60^° + θ) = (1)/(4) 3θ A B - A B = (A - B)
Core Logic

Evaluate the denominator first: D = 20^° 40^° 60^° 80^°. Using θ (60^°-θ) (60^°+θ) with θ = 20^°:

D = 60^° [ (1)/(4) (3 × 20^°) ] = (1)/(2) · (1)/(4) · (1)/(2) = (1)/(16)
Step 1: Simplify Numerator
N = √(3) 20^° - (1)/( 20^°) N = √(3) 20^° - 20^° 20^° 20^°

Multiply and divide by 2:

N = 2 ( √(3)2 20^° - (1)/(2) 20^° )(1)/(2) 40^° N = (4 ( 60^° 20^° - 60^° 20^°))/( 40^°) N = (4 (60^° - 20^°))/( 40^°) = (4 40^°)/( 40^°) = 4
Step 2: Combine Terms
E = (N)/(D) = (4)/(1/16) = 64
Pattern Recognition

The expression √(3)cosecθ - θ simplifies instantly to 4 by creating a sine difference angle identity. Denominators of 20^° 40^° 80^° universally yield (1)/(8).

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