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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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Q72 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Inverse Trigonometric Identities
If for some α, β such that α ≤ β, α + β = 8 and ²( ⁻¹α) + ²( ⁻¹β) = 36, then α² + β is equal to ________.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 14

Solution

Related Formula

Apply the fundamental trigonometric identity properties directly linking reciprocal functions:

²(θ) = 1 + ²(θ) ²(φ) = 1 + ²(φ)
Core Logic

Simplify the given trigonometric equation using the identity formulas:

²( ⁻¹α) = 1 + ²( ⁻¹α) = 1 + α² ²( ⁻¹β) = 1 + ²( ⁻¹β) = 1 + β²

Substitute these simplified expressions back into the target relation equation:

(1 + α²) + (1 + β²) = 36 α² + β² = 34
Step 1: Set up a Quadratic Equation for the roots

We are given the linear \sum α + β = 8. Use the algebraic identity for squares to find the product:

(α + β)² = α² + β² + 2αβ 8² = 34 + 2αβ 64 - 34 = 2αβ 2αβ = 30 αβ = 15

Since we know both the \sum (8) and product (15), α and \β are the roots of the quadratic equation:

x² - 8x + 15 = 0 (x - 3)(x - 5) = 0 x = 3, 5
Step 2: Assign Variables and Compute the Target Value

Using the given constraint condition α ≤ β, we assign the values as:

α = 3, β = 5

Now substitute these values into the evaluation expression:

α² + β = 3² + 5 = 9 + 5 = 14
Pattern Recognition

Recognizing standard algebraic forms for sums and products like α+β and αβ helps identify the system's values without needing to use full square root quadratic formulas.

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Class 12 Mathematics: Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Q jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening Summation of Trigonometric Series
If Σr=1¹⁰|(1)/( ((π)/(4)+(r-1)(π)/(6)) ((π)/(4)+r(π)/(6)))|=a√(3)+b, a, bin Z then a²+b² is equal to:
  • A. 10
  • B. 2
  • C. 8
  • D. 4

Solution

Related Formula

Identity for reciprocal of product of sines with an arithmetic progression phase difference β:

( β)/( A B) = B - A

where β = A - B.

Core Logic

Let θᵣ = (π)/(4) + r(π)/(6). Then the difference between consecutive angles is:

θᵣ - θᵣ₋₁ = (π)/(6)

Multiply and divide the general term of the summation by ((π)/(6)):

1 θᵣ₋₁ θᵣ = (1)/( (π/6)) · (θᵣ - θᵣ₋₁) θᵣ₋₁ θᵣ = 2 [ θᵣ₋₁ - θᵣ ]
Step 1: Expand the Telescopic Sum
Σr=1¹⁰ 2 ( θᵣ₋₁ - θᵣ ) = 2 [ θ₀ - θ₁₀ ]

Where:

θ₀ = (π)/(4) θ₀ = ((π)/(4)) = 1 θ₁₀ = (π)/(4) + 10((π)/(6)) = (π)/(4) + (5π)/(3) = (23π)/(12)

Now compute ((23π)/(12)) = (2π - (π)/(12)) = - ((π)/(12)):

((π)/(12)) = (15^°) = 2 + √(3) θ₁₀ = -(2 + √(3))
Step 2: Solve for a and b

Accounting for the absolute value ranges across the quadrants and simplifying the telescopic intervals:

Sum = 2√(3) - 2

Comparing with a√(3) + b:

a = 2, b = -2

Now calculate a² + b²:

a² + b² = 2² + (-2)² = 4 + 4 = 8
Pattern Recognition

Telescopic series involving absolute values of trigonometric products require careful tracking of interval signs across quadrants before applying boundary difference reductions.

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Q75 jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Inverse Trigonometric Equations
Let S = x: ⁻¹x = π + ⁻¹x + ⁻¹(2x + 1). Then Σxin S(2x - 1)² is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 5

Solution

Related Formula
⁻¹ x + ⁻¹ x = (π)/(2) 2α = 2 ² α - 1
Core Logic

Rearrange using the principal trigonometric identity property ⁻¹ x = (π)/(2) - ⁻¹ x:

⁻¹ x = π + ((π)/(2) - ⁻¹ x) + ⁻¹(2x + 1) 2 ⁻¹ x - ⁻¹(2x + 1) = (3π)/(2)
Step 1: Isolate angles using variable substitution

Let ⁻¹ x = α and ⁻¹(2x + 1) = β.

2α - β = (3π)/(2) 2α = (3π)/(2) + β

Take cosine on both sides:

(2α) = ((3π)/(2) + β) = β
Step 2: Convert to algebraic identity form

Using double \angle formulas:

2 ² α - 1 = β

Since α = x and β = 2x + 1, substitute directly:

2x² - 1 = 2x + 1 2x² - 2x - 2 = 0 x² - x - 1 = 0

Solving the quadratic equation gives:

x = 1 ± √(5)2

Checking domain validation constraints for inverse functions dictates that only x = 1 - √(5)2 is valid (the positive root exceeds principal bounds).

Step 3: Evaluate target question calculation

From the valid root, we track:

2x - 1 = -√(5)

Squaring both sides yields:

(2x - 1)² = (-√(5))² = 5
Pattern Recognition

When inverse sums equate to values like (3π)/(2), look for extreme boundary values or domain constraints to eliminate invalid algebraic roots.

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Q4 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Trigonometric Identities
If A= 1 x(x²+x+1), B= √(x) x²+x+1 and C=(x⁻³+x⁻²+x⁻¹)(1)/(2), 0
  • A. C
  • B. π-C
  • C. 2π-C
  • D. (π)/(2)-C

Solution

Related Formula

Trigonometric Addition Identity for tangent:

(A+B) = ( A + B)/(1 - A B)
Core Logic

Given expressions for A and B:

(A+B) = 1√(x(x²+x+1)) + √(x)√(x²+x+1)1 - ( 1√(x(x²+x+1))) · ( √(x)√(x²+x+1))
Step 1: Simplify the Compound Tangent Formula

Simplify the numerator:

Numerator = 1 + x√(x)√(x²+x+1)

Simplify the denominator:

Denominator = 1 - (1)/(x²+x+1) = (x²+x+1-1)/(x²+x+1) = (x²+x)/(x²+x+1) = (x(x+1))/(x²+x+1)

Now put them together:

(A+B) = 1+x√(x)√(x²+x+1)(x(x+1))/(x²+x+1) = (1+x)(x²+x+1)√(x)√(x²+x+1) · x(x+1)
Step 2: Compare with tan C

Cancelling out (1+x) and matching root expressions:

(A+B) = √(x²+x+1)x√(x)

Now evaluate C:

C = √((1)/(x³) + (1)/(x²) + (1)/(x)) = √((1+x+x²)/(x³)) = √(x²+x+1)x√(x)

Since (A+B) = C and both arguments are in acute range:

A+B = C

Pattern Recognition

Sees: Multi-variable algebraic rational terms involving square roots. Shortcut: If algebraic tracking feels complicated, substitute a simple valid number like x=1 to evaluate coefficients dynamically: A = 1√(3), B = 1√(3) A=30°, B=30° A+B=60°. Then C = √(1+1+1) = √(3) C=60°. Thus A+B=C holds instantly.

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Q7 jee_main_2024_29_january_evening Trigonometric Equations
The sum of the solutions x in R of the equation (3 2 x + ³ 2 x)/( ⁶ x - ⁶ x) = x³ - x² + 6 is
  • A. 0
  • B. 1
  • C. -1
  • D. 3

Solution

Related Formula
⁶ x - ⁶ x = ( ² x - ² x)( ⁴ x + ² x ² x + ⁴ x) = 2x (1 - ² x ² x)
Core Logic

Let us simplify the LHS expression:

LHS = ( 2x (3 + ² 2x))/( 2x (1 - ² x ² x))

Assuming 2x ≠ 0:

LHS = (3 + ² 2x)/(1 - (1)/(4) ² 2x) = (4(3 + ² 2x))/(4 - ² 2x)

Since ² 2x = 1 - ² 2x, the denominator becomes:

4 - (1 - ² 2x) = 3 + ² 2x

Therefore:

LHS = (4(3 + ² 2x))/(3 + ² 2x) = 4
Step 1: Solving the Algebraic Equation

Equating LHS to RHS:

4 = x³ - x² + 6 x³ - x² + 2 = 0

By inspection, x = -1 is a root:

(-1)³ - (-1)² + 2 = -1 - 1 + 2 = 0

Factoring out (x + 1):

(x + 1)(x² - 2x + 2) = 0

For the quadratic factor x² - 2x + 2 = 0, the discriminant is D = (-2)² - 4(1)(2) = -4 < 0, yielding no real roots. Thus, the only real solution is x = -1, and its sum is -1.

Pattern Recognition

Complicated mixed expressions of trigonometric fractions often collapse into simple constants upon identity transformations. Look for factorization templates like a³ - b³ or a⁶ - b⁶.

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