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WBJEE · Maths · Trigonometric Equations

The number of real solutions of the equation \((\sin x-x)\left(\cos x-x^{2}\right)=0\) is

  1. A 1
  2. B 2
  3. C 3
  4. D 4
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Correct Answer

(C) 3

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Given, \((\sin x-x)\left(\cos x-x^{2}\right)=0\) \(\Rightarrow \quad \sin x=x\) or \(\cos x=x^{2}\) Now, if \(\sin x=x,\) then only one solution ie \(x=0\) is possible. Also, if \(\cos x=x^{2}\), then two solutions are possible. Hence, there are total 3 solutions.