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Let θ be an acute angle such that the equation x3+4x2cosθ+xcotθ=0 has multiple roots. Then the value of θ (in radians) is
MathematicsQuadratic EquationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A π3
  • B π8
  • C π12 or 5π12
  • D π6 or 5π12
Solution:
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The correct answer is: π12 or 5π12

The given equation is,
x3+4x2cosθ+xcotθ=0

xx2+4xcosθ+cotθ=0

One root of the equation is x=0 and 

x2+4xcosθ+cotθ=0 has multiple solutions.

So, discriminant, (4cosθ)2-4(1)cotθ=0

16cos2θ=4cotθ

4cosθ=1sinθ or cosθ=0θ=π2

For 4cosθ=1sinθ

2sinθcosθ=12

sin2θ=12

2θ=π6, 5π6

θ=π12, 5π12

 

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