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If A>0, B>0 and A+B=π6, then the minimum positive value of tanA+tanB is :
MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesJEE MainJEE Main 2016 (10 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A 3-2
  • B 4-23
  • C 23
  • D 2-3
Solution:
1686 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 4-23

tanA+B=tanA+tanB1-tanAtanB

13=y1-tanA tanB where y=tanA+tanB

tanA.tanB=1-3y

 and, also AMGM

tanA+tanB2  tanAtanB

y 21- 3y

y2 4-43y0

y  -23-4 or y  -23+4

y  -23-4, is not possible as tanA+tanB>0

Therefore, y  -23+4

Hence, minimum positive value is 4-23.

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