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The number of roots of the equation sin-1x-cos-1x=sin-15x-3 is/are
MathematicsInverse Trigonometric FunctionsJEE Main
Options:
  • A 3
  • B 1
  • C 2
  • D 0
Solution:
1983 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 1

sin-1x-cos-1x=sin-15x-3
π2-cos-1x-cos-1x=π2-cos-15x-3
2cos-1x=cos-15x-3. Also x-1,11
cos-12x2-1=cos-15x-3 and 5x-3-1,1, i.e., -15x-31
2x2-1=5x-3, hence, x25,45
2x2-5x+2=0x=2 or 12
but, x=2 does not satisfy the equation 1

Hence, the given equation has only one root

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