Q34 / 90 · KVPY 2019 (SB/SX) · Mathematics

The number of solutions of the equation sin9x+sin3x=0 in the closed interval 0,2π is

  • A
    7
  • Correct answer
    B
    13
  • C
    19
  • D
    25

Solution

Given trigonometric equation is sin9x+sin3x=0

⇒ 2sin6xcos3x=0

∴ either sin6x=0

or cos3x=0

for x∈0,2π

sin6x=0

⇒ x=0, π6, π3, π2, 2π3, 5π6, π, 7π6, 4π3, 3π2, 5π3, 2π

and 3x=0

⇒ x=π6, π2, 5π6, 7π6, 3π2, 11π6

So, number of solution of given equation is 13.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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