Trigonometrical Equations 3 Question 6

7. The equation (cosp1)x2+(cosp)x+sinp=0 in the variable x, has real roots. Then, p can take any value in the interval

(1990, 2M)

(a) (0,2π)

(b) (π,0)

(c) π2,π2

(d) (0,π)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 7. (d)

Solution:

  1. Since, the given quadratic equation

(cosp1)x2+(cosp)x+sinp=0

has real roots.

Discriminant, cos2p4sinp(cosp1)0

(cosp2sinp)24sin2p+4sinp0

(cosp2sinp)2+4sinp(1sinp)0

4sinp(1sinp)>0 for 0<p<π

and (cosp2sinp)20

Thus, (cosp2sinp)2+4sinp(1sinp)0

for

0<p<π.

Hence, the equation has real roots for 0<p<π.



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