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TS EAMCET · Maths · Trigonometric Equations

When \(a\) is irrational, the number of solutions satisfying the equation \(1+\sin ^2 a x=\cos x\) is

  1. A 1
  2. B 0
  3. C 2
  4. D Infinite
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(A) 1

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We have, \[ 1+\sin ^2 a x=\cos x \] Now, \(1+\sin ^2 a x \geq 1\) and \(-1 \leq \cos x \leq 1\) \(\therefore\) It is possible only…