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The number of solutions of the equation cosx+π3cosπ3-x=14cos22x, x-3π,3π is:
MathematicsTrigonometric EquationsJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (24 Jun Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 8
  • B 5
  • C 6
  • D 7
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 7

Given,

cosx+π3cosx-π3=14cos22x

2cosx+π3cosx-π3=12cos22x

cos2x+cos2π3=12cos22x

cos2x+-12=12cos22x

cos22x-2cos2x+1=0

cos2x-12=0 or  cos2x=1

2x=-6π,-4π,-2π,0,2π,4π,6π

So, x-3π,-2π,-π,0,π,2π,3π

So total 7 solutions.

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