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The number of ordered pairs x,y of real numbers satisfying the system of equations sinx=sin2y and cosx=siny, where 0x,yπ, is
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Options:
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2

sinx=sin2y and cosx=siny

Squaring and adding, we get,
1=2sinycosy2+sin2y
1-sin2y=4sin2ycos2y
cos2y1-4sin2y=0
cosy=0 or siny=±12
y=π2 or π6 or 5π6
y=π2x=0
y=π6x=π3
two ordered pairs 0,π2 & π3,π6

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