Let alpha and beta respectively be the maximum and the minimum values of the function f(theta) = 4left(sin^4left(frac7pi2 -thetaright) + sin^4 (11pi +theta)right) -2left(sin^6left(frac3pi2 -thetaright) + sin^6 (9pi -theta)right), theta in mathbfR. Then alpha + 2beta is equal to :

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula cos^4theta + sin^4theta = 1 - 2sin^2theta cos^2theta cos^6theta + sin^6theta = 1 - 3sin^2theta cos^2theta ### Core Logic First, simplify the trigonometric arguments by reducing angles: sinleft(frac7pi2 - thetaright) = -costheta sin(11pi + theta) = -sintheta sinleft(frac3pi2 - thetaright) = -costheta sin(9pi - theta) = sintheta ### Step 1: Simplify the Function Substitute these back into f(theta): f(theta) = 4(cos^4theta + sin^4theta) - 2(cos^6theta + sin^6theta) Applying the algebraic identities: f(theta) = 4(1 - 2sin^2theta cos^2theta) - 2(1 - 3sin^2theta cos^2theta) f(theta) = 4 - 8sin^2theta cos^2theta - 2 + 6sin^2theta cos^2theta f(theta) = 2 - 2sin^2theta cos^2theta ### Step 2: Convert to Double Angle Multiply and divide the second term by 2 to use sin(2theta): f(theta) = 2 - frac4sin^2theta cos^2theta2 = 2 - fracsin^2(2theta)2 ### Step 3: Find Maximum and Minimum Since 0 leq sin^2(2theta) leq 1: Max value (alpha): Occurs when sin^2(2theta) = 0. alpha = 2 - 0 = 2. Min value (beta): Occurs when sin^2(2theta) = 1. beta = 2 - frac12 = frac32. ### Step 4: Evaluate the Target Expression We need alpha + 2beta: = 2 + 2left(frac32right) = 2 + 3 = 5 ### Pattern Recognition The expression a(cos^4 x + sin^4 x) - b(cos^6 x + sin^6 x) is a ubiquitous JEE template. Immediately swap to (1-2sin^2 xcos^2 x) and (1-3sin^2 xcos^2 x) for mass cancellation. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Trigonometric Functions

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Q18 jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Transformation Formulas
The value of csc 10^circ - sqrt3 sec 10^circ is equal to:
  • A. 4
  • B. 2
  • C. 8
  • D. 6

Solution

### Related Formula sin(A - B) = sin A cos B - cos A sin B sin 2A = 2 sin A cos A ### Core Logic csc 10^circ - sqrt3 sec 10^circ = frac1sin 10^circ - fracsqrt3cos 10^circ = fraccos 10^circ - sqrt3sin 10^circsin 10^circ cos 10^circ ### Step 1: Sine Transformation Multiply and divide the numerator by 2 to inject standard trig values: = frac2 left(frac12cos 10^circ - fracsqrt32sin 10^circright)sin 10^circ cos 10^circ Substitute sin 30^circ = 1/2 and cos 30^circ = sqrt3/2: = frac2 (sin 30^circ cos 10^circ - cos 30^circ sin 10^circ)sin 10^circ cos 10^circ ### Step 2: Apply Multiple Angle identities The numerator becomes 2 sin(30^circ - 10^circ) = 2 sin 20^circ. Multiply and divide the denominator by 2 to construct sin 2theta: = frac4 sin 20^circ2 sin 10^circ cos 10^circ = frac4 sin 20^circsin 20^circ = 4 ### Pattern Recognition Any expression structured as A csc theta - B sec theta instantly signals a fraction collapse to 2 sin(alpha - theta) / sin(2theta) via multiplication by 2. When constants are 1 and sqrt3, the anchor is always 30^circ or 60^circ. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Trigonometric Functions
Q24 jee_main_2026_22_january_morning Trigonometric Identities
If fraccos^248^circ-sin^212^circsin^224^circ-sin^26^circ=fracalpha+betasqrt52, where alpha,betain mathbbN, then alpha+beta is equal to ____.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 4 to 4

Solution

### Related Formula cos(A+B)cos(A-B) = cos^2 A - sin^2 B sin(A+B)sin(A-B) = sin^2 A - sin^2 B ### Core Logic Evaluate numerator: cos^2 48^circ - sin^2 12^circ Let A = 48^circ and B = 12^circ. Using the identity: cos(48^circ + 12^circ)cos(48^circ - 12^circ) = cos 60^circ cos 36^circ Evaluate denominator: sin^2 24^circ - sin^2 6^circ Let A = 24^circ and B = 6^circ. Using the identity: sin(24^circ + 6^circ)sin(24^circ - 6^circ) = sin 30^circ sin 18^circ ### Step 1: Substituting Standard Trigonometric Values We need standard values: cos 60^circ = frac12 cos 36^circ = fracsqrt5 + 14 sin 30^circ = frac12 sin 18^circ = fracsqrt5 - 14 Substitute into the expression: fraccos 60^circ cos 36^circsin 30^circ sin 18^circ = frac (1/2) cdot (fracsqrt5 + 14) (1/2) cdot (fracsqrt5 - 14) ### Step 2: Rationalizing the Denominator = fracsqrt5 + 1sqrt5 - 1 Rationalize by multiplying numerator and denominator by (sqrt5 + 1): = frac(sqrt5 + 1)^2(sqrt5)^2 - 1^2 = frac5 + 1 + 2sqrt55 - 1 = frac6 + 2sqrt54 = frac3 + sqrt52 ### Step 3: Final Mapping Comparing frac3 + sqrt52 to the given form fracalpha + betasqrt52: alpha = 3 beta = 1 Both are natural numbers. Their sum is alpha + beta = 3 + 1 = 4. ### Pattern Recognition Difference of squares of sines/cosines is a massive neon sign to use product-to-sum composite identities. Always commit sin 18^circ and cos 36^circ to memory as they form complementary golden ratio components in geometry and algebra. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Trigonometric Functions
Q23 jee_main_2026_22_january_evening Compound Angles and Tangent Identities
Let cos(alpha + beta) = -frac110 and sin(alpha - beta) = frac38, where 0 < alpha < fracpi3 and 0 < beta < fracpi4. If tan 2alpha = frac3(1 - rsqrt5)sqrt11(s + sqrt5), r, s in mathbbN, then r + s is equal to ____.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 20 to 20

Solution

### Related Formula Tangent sum formula: tan 2alpha = tan[(alpha + beta) + (alpha - beta)] = fractan(alpha + beta) + tan(alpha - beta)1 - tan(alpha + beta)tan(alpha - beta) ### Core Logic Given cos(alpha + beta) = -frac110 implies tan(alpha + beta) = -sqrt99 = -3sqrt11. Given sin(alpha - beta) = frac38 implies tan(alpha - beta) = frac3sqrt55 = frac3sqrt5sqrt11. ### Step 1: Simplify Tangent of 2 Alpha tan 2alpha = frac-3sqrt11 + frac3sqrt5sqrt111 + 3sqrt11 cdot frac3sqrt5sqrt11 = fracfrac-3sqrt55 + 3sqrt55fracsqrt5 + 9sqrt5 = frac3(1 - 11sqrt5)sqrt11(9 + sqrt5) ### Step 2: Compare Constants Comparing with frac3(1 - rsqrt5)sqrt11(s + sqrt5): r = 11, quad s = 9 implies r + s = 20 ### Pattern Recognition Express 2alpha as (alpha+beta) + (alpha-beta) to apply standard compound tangent formula directly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Trigonometry
Q16 jee_main_2026_23_january_morning Trigonometric Equations
Number of solutions of sqrt3cos2theta+8costheta+3sqrt3=0, theta in [-3pi,2pi] is:
  • A. 0
  • B. 5
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Solution

### Related Formula cos 2theta = 2cos^2theta - 1 ### Core Logic Substitute the double-angle formula into the given equation to form a quadratic in costheta: sqrt3(2cos^2theta - 1) + 8costheta + 3sqrt3 = 0 2sqrt3cos^2theta + 8costheta + 2sqrt3 = 0 ### Step 1: Solve the Quadratic Factorize the quadratic equation: 2sqrt3cos^2theta + 2costheta + 6costheta + 2sqrt3 = 0 Wait, 2 times 2sqrt3 = 12. The factors of 12 that sum to 8 are 6 and 2. 2costheta(sqrt3costheta + 1) + 2sqrt3(sqrt3costheta + 1) = 0 (sqrt3costheta + 1)(2costheta + 2sqrt3) = 0 This gives: costheta = -frac1sqrt3 quad textor quad costheta = -sqrt3 Since -1 leq costheta leq 1, we reject costheta = -sqrt3. ### Step 2: Count Solutions in Interval We need solutions for costheta = -frac1sqrt3 in the interval [-3pi, 2pi]. The period of cosine is 2pi. The equation costheta = k (where -1 < k < 0) has 2 solutions per 2pi interval. Intervals: [0, 2pi]: 2 solutions (in Quadrants II and III). [-2pi, 0]: 2 solutions. [-3pi, -2pi]: 1 solution (in Quadrant II equivalent, which is Quadrant III when going backwards. Specifically, from -3pi to -2pi covers the top half of the circle. Wait, [-3pi, -2pi] goes from 180^circ to 360^circ logically, i.e., quadrants III and IV. cos is negative in Quadrant III. So exactly 1 solution). Total solutions = 2 + 2 + 1 = 5. ### Pattern Recognition Mapping phase intervals chunk by chunk (2pi cycles yield 2 roots for |cos x|<1) prevents overcounting when domain bounds don't cleanly align with full periods. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Trigonometric Functions

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