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Let M and m respectively be the maximum and minimum values of the function f(x)=tan-1(sinx+cosx) in 0,π2. Then the value of tan(M-m) is equal to:
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (27 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 2-3
  • B 3-22
  • C 3+22
  • D 2+3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3-22

Given, the function, f(x)=tan-1(sinx+cosx) in 0,π2

f'x=cosx-sinx1+sinx+cosx2

=cosx-sinx1+sin2x

f'x=0

cosx-sinx=0

tanx=1

x=π4
Then, 1sinx+cosx2         xπ4,tan-12
M=tan-1(2)

m=tan-1(1)

M-m=tan-12-tan-11

M-m=tan-12-11+2

M-m=tan-1(3-22)

tan(M-m)=3-22

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