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Number of solutions of √(3) 2θ+8 θ+3√(3)=0, θ in [-3π,2π] is:

Solution & Explanation

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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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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