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If an angle A of a ΔABC satisfies 5cosA+3=0, then the roots of the quadratic equation 9x2+27x+20=0 are
MathematicsQuadratic EquationJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (16 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A secA, cotA
  • B secA, tanA
  • C tanA, cosA
  • D sinA, secA
Solution:
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The correct answer is: secA, tanA

We have,

5cosA+3=0cosA=-35

Clearly, A90°,180°

Now, roots of equation

9x2+27x+20=0 

x=-27±729-72018=-27±318

x=-53, -43

Then, -53=secA and -43=tanA.

Hence, the roots are secA and tanA.

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