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AP EAMCET · Maths · Trigonometric Equations

The number of solutions of the equation 4cos2θ·cos3θ=secθ, when 0<θ<π, is

  1. A 2
  2. B 4
  3. C 7
  4. D 8
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(C) 7

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Given, 4cos2θcos3θ=secθ ⇒4cos2θ·cos3θ=1cosθ ⇒4cos2θcos3θcosθ=1 ⇒2cos2θ2cos3θcosθ=1 ⇒2cos2θcos4θ+cos2θ=1 ⇒2cos2θcos4θ+2cos22θ-1=0…
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