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A value of x satisfying the equation sincot-11+x=costan-1x, is:
MathematicsInverse Trigonometric FunctionsJEE MainJEE Main 2017 (09 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A -12
  • B 0
  • C -1
  • D 12
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -12

sincot-1(1+x)=costan-1x

Let, cotλ=1+x

tanβ=x

  sinλ=cosβ

  1x2+2x+2=111+x2

  x2+2x+2=x2+1

  x=-1/2

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