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Let fkx=1ksink x+cosk x where xR and k≥1. Then f4x-f6x equals 
MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesJEE MainJEE Main 2014 (06 Apr)
Options:
  • A 1 4
  • B 1 1 2
  • C 1 6
  • D 1 3
Solution:
1039 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 1 1 2
f4x=14sin4x+cos4x

=14sin2x+cos2x2-2sin2x cos2x

=141-2sin2x cos2x

f6x=16sin6x+cos6x

=16sin2x+cos2x3-3sin2x cos2xsin2x+cos2x

=161-3sin2x cos2x1

f4x-f6x=14-16

=112

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