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If sinA and cosA are the roots of the equation 4x2-3x+a=0, sinA+cosA+tanA+cotA+secA+cosecA=7 and 0<A<π2, then the value of a must be
MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesJEE Main
Options:
  • A 725
  • B 257
  • C 2825
  • D 2528
Solution:
2723 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 2825
sinA and cosA are the roots of the equation 4x2-3x+a=0
sinA+cosA=34 and sinAcosA=a4
Also, sinA+cosA+tanA+cotA+secA+cosecA=7
sinA+cosA+1sinAcosA+sinA+cosAsinAcosA=7
34+1a4+34a4=7
34+4a+3a=7
7a=7-34=254
a=2825

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