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The number of solutions of the equation 4cos2θ·cos3θ=secθ, when 0<θ<π, is
MathematicsTrigonometric EquationsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (25 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2
  • B 4
  • C 7
  • D 8
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The correct answer is: 7

Given, 4cos2θcos3θ=secθ

4cos2θ·cos3θ=1cosθ

4cos2θcos3θcosθ=1

2cos2θ2cos3θcosθ=1

2cos2θcos4θ+cos2θ=1

2cos2θcos4θ+2cos22θ-1=0

2cos2θcos4θ+cos4θ=0

cos4θ2cos2θ+1=0

Then, cos4θ=0θ=2n+1π8, nI  ...i

θ=π8, 3π8, 5π8, 7π8

And, 2cos2θ+1=0cos2θ=-12

θ2±π6, nI  ...ii

θ=π6,π3,2π3

Hence, we have total 7 solutions.

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