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Number of solutions of the equation sinx-sin2x+sin3x=2cos2x-2cosx in 0,π is
MathematicsTrigonometric EquationsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2018 (04 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 1
  • B 3
  • C 2
  • D 4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3

sinx+sin3x-sin2x=2cos2x-cosx

2sin2x·cosx-sin2x=2cosxcosx-1

cosx-12sin2x-2cosx=0

cosx=1 or 2sinx·cosx-cosx=0

cosx=1 or cosx=0 or sinx=12

1) cosx=1, Not possible as x0,π

2) cosx=0,x=π2

3) sinx=12,x=π6,5π6

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