Q.

If θ∈[–7π6,4π3], then the number of solutions of 3cosec2θ–2(3–1)cosecθ–4=0, is equal to :          [2025]

1 7  
2 10  
3 8  
4 6  

Ans.

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We have, 3cosec2θ–2(3–1)cosecθ–4=0

Let cosecθ=x

∴  3x2–2(3–1)x–4=0

x=2(3–1)±4(3–1)2+16323

  =2(3–1)±16–83+16323

  =2(3–1)±(23+2)223

=2(3–1)±2(3+1)23

  =(3–1)±(3+1)3

∴  x1=(3–1)+(3+1)3=2

and x2=(3–1)–(3+1)3=–23

Now, Put x = cosecθ

When cosecθ=2 ⇒ sinθ=12 ⇒ θ=π6,5π6,–7π6

When cosecθ=–23 ⇒ sinθ=–32

⇒ θ=4π3,5π3,–π3,–2π3

Now, 5π3∉[–7π6,4π3]

∴  Required number of solutions are = 6.