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The number of solutions of the equation log2cosθ2 + log4cosθ16cosθ=2 in the interval 0,2π is
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Options:
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4
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The correct answer is: 3

For domain, cosθ>0θ0,π23π2,2π
Also, if cosθ>04cosθ1
log2cosθ2+log216cosθlog24cosθ=2
log2cosθ2+log216+log2cosθlog24-log2cosθ=2
Let, log2cosθ=t

t2+4+t2-t=2
2t2-t3+4+t=4-2tt3-2t2-3t=0
t=0,3,-1 .
t=0log2cosθ=0cosθ=1θ=0
t=-1log2cosθ=-1cosθ=12θ=π3,5π3.
t=3log2cosθ=3cosθ=8 (not possible)
Number of solutions are 3

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