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If 6cos2θ+2cos2θ2+2sin2θ=0, -π<θ<π, then θ=
MathematicsTrigonometric EquationsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (05 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A π3
  • B π3, cos-135
  • C cos-135
  • D ±π3, ±π-cos-135
Solution:
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The correct answer is: ±π3, ±π-cos-135

Given, θ-π,π

6cos2θ+2cos2θ2+2sin2θ=0

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10cos2θ+cosθ-3=0

10cos2θ-5cosθ+6cosθ-3=0

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cosθ=-35,12

θ=π3,-π3,π-cos-135,-π+cos-135 cos(-x)=cosx 

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