Trigonometric Identities Question 261

Question: For what values of x is the equation $ 2,sin,\theta =x+\frac{1}{x} $ valid?

Options:

A) $ x=\pm 1 $

B) All real values of x

C) $ -1<x<1 $

D) $ x>1 $ and $ x<-1 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Given: $ 2\sin \theta =x+\frac{1}{x} $ We know that $ -1\le \sin \theta <1, $ $ -2\le 2\sin \theta <2 $ So, $ -2\le x+\frac{1}{x}<2 $ Thus, the given equation is valid only if $ x=\pm 1 $