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The number of integral values of $K$, for which the equation $7 \cos x+5 \sin x=2 K+1$ has a solution, is
MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesVITEEEVITEEE 2013
Options:
  • A 4
  • B 8
  • C 10
  • D 12
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 8
$\begin{array}{l}
-\sqrt{7^{2}+5^{2}} \leq(7 \cos x+5 \sin x) \leq \sqrt{7^{2}+5^{2}} \\
\Rightarrow-\sqrt{74} \leq(2 K+1) \leq \sqrt{74} \\
\Rightarrow-8.6 \leq(2 K+1) \leq 8.6 \\
\Rightarrow-9.6 \leq 2 K \leq 7.6 \\
\Rightarrow-4.8 \leq K \leq 3.8
\end{array}$
So, integral values of $\mathrm{K}$ are $-4,-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3$ (eight values)

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