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If sum of all the solutions of the equation 8cosx·cosπ6+x·cosπ6-x-12=1 in 0, π is kπ, then k is equal to:
MathematicsTrigonometric EquationsJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (08 Apr)
Options:
  • A 209
  • B 23
  • C 139
  • D 89 
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 139

Given equation 8cosx.cosπ6+x.cosπ6-x-12=1

We would use the formula

cosA+B.cosA-B=cos2A-sin2B

Now, cosπ6+x.cosπ6-x=cos2π6-sin2x

=34-sin2x

8cosx 34-sin2x-12=1

8cosx 14-sin2x=1

8cosx14-1-cos2x=1

8cosxcos2x-34=1

8cos3x-6cosx=1

24cos3x-3cosx=1

2cos3x=1

cos3x=12

General Solution 3x=2nπ±π3

x=2nπ3±π9

x0, π

 x=π9, 2π3-π9,  2π3+π9

Sum=13π9, k=139

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