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The solution of the equation $\cos ^{2} \theta+\sin \theta+1=0$, lies in the interval
MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesVITEEEVITEEE 2016
Options:
  • A $\left(-\frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{\pi}{4}\right)$
  • B $\left(\frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{3 \pi}{4}\right)$
  • C $\left(\frac{3 \pi}{4}, \frac{5 \pi}{4}\right)$
  • D $\left(\frac{5 \pi}{4}, \frac{7 \pi}{4}\right)$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\left(\frac{5 \pi}{4}, \frac{7 \pi}{4}\right)$
We have,
$$
\begin{array}{l}
\cos ^{2} \theta+\sin \theta+1=0 \Rightarrow 1-\sin ^{2} \theta+\sin \theta+1 \\
=0 \\
\Rightarrow \quad \sin \theta=-1(\because \sin \theta \neq 2) \Rightarrow \theta=3 \pi / 2 \\
\therefore \theta \in\left(\frac{5 \pi}{4}, \frac{7 \pi}{4}\right)
\end{array}
$$

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