The number of solutions of the equation 2 θ (θ)/(2) + (5 θ)/(2) = 2 ^ 3 (5 θ)/(2) in [ - (π)/(2), (π)/(2) ] is:

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

Product-to-sum formula and triple angle identity are:

2 A B = (A+B) + (A-B) 2 ³ θ = (1)/(2)( 3θ + 3 θ)
Core Logic

Given equation:

2 θ (θ)/(2) + (5 θ)/(2) = 2 ^ 3 (5 θ)/(2)

Multiplying by 2:

2 2θ (θ)/(2) + 2 (5θ)/(2) = 4 ³ (5θ)/(2)

Using product-to-sum on the first term:

( (5θ)/(2) + (3θ)/(2)) + 2 (5θ)/(2) = 2 ( (15θ)/(2) + 3 (5θ)/(2)) (3θ)/(2) + 3 (5θ)/(2) = 2 (15θ)/(2) + 6 (5θ)/(2) (3θ)/(2) - 3 (5θ)/(2) = 2 (15θ)/(2)
Step 1: Structural Rearrangement

Simplifying through standard trigonometric transformation equations leads directly to:

(3θ)/(2) = (15θ)/(2) (15θ)/(2) - (3θ)/(2) = 0 2 (3θ) ((9θ)/(2)) = 0

Hence, either (3θ) = 0 or \sin\left(\frac{9\theta}{2}\right) = 0.

Step 2: Finding Roots in the Interval

Interval given:

Step 2: Finding Roots in the Interval

Interval given: $\theta \in \left[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right].

Case A:

Case A: $sin(3\theta) = 0 \implies 3\theta = n\pi \implies \theta = \frac{n\pi}{3}Values inside interval:\left\{-\frac{pi}{3}, 0, \frac{\pi}{3}\right\}(3 solutions).

Case B:

Case B: $sin\left(\frac{9\theta}{2}\right) = 0 \implies \frac{9\theta}{2} = m\pi \implies \theta = \frac{2m\pi}{9}Values inside interval:\left\{-\frac{4\pi}{9}, -\frac{2\pi}{9}, 0, \frac{2\pi}{9}, \frac{4\pi}{9}\right\}. Since0is already counted, this gives 4 unique additional solutions.

Total unique solutions =

Total unique solutions = $3 + 4 = 7.

Pattern Recognition

Transforming powers like

Pattern Recognition

Transforming powers like $\cos^3 x$ back into simple multiple-angle terms linearizes trigonometric equations instantly for direct factoring.

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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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