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JEE PYQ: Trigonometric Equations And Inequations Question 2

Question 2 - 2021 (17 Mar Shift 2)

The number of solutions of the equation $x + 2 \tan x = \frac{\pi}{2}$ in the interval $[0, 2\pi]$ is:

  • (1) 3

  • (2) 4

  • (3) 2

  • (4) 5

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Answer:

Solution

$\tan x = -\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{\pi}{4}$

By graphical method, plotting $y = \tan x$ and $y = -\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{\pi}{4}$, the number of solutions is 3.


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