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The number of solutions of tanx + secx = 2cosx in [0, 2π) is:

Answer: 2.

  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4

Correct answer: B. 2

Explanation: Rearranging gives 2sin²x + sinx − 1 = 0, so sinx = 1/2 or sinx = −1. sinx = −1 makes secx undefined, leaving x = π/6, 5π/6: 2 solutions.

xy0 deg30 deg45 deg (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2)60 deg90 degcos45sin45

Unit circle with standard angles 0, 30, 45, 60, 90 degrees; at 45 degrees the point is (cos45, sin45) = (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2).

Concept context

Ratios, identities, and applications in triangles

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