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MathsMediumMCQ2012 · 12 May Online

Q62.If the sum of the square of the roots of the equation x2 −(sin α −2)x −(1 + sin α) = 0 is least, then α is equal to (1) π (2) π 6 4 (3) π (4) π 3 2

What This Question Tests

This question involves using the relations between roots and coefficients of a quadratic equation and then minimizing a trigonometric expression using calculus.

Concepts Tested

Sum and product of rootsMinimization using derivativesTrigonometric identities

Formulas Used

α+β = -b/a

αβ = c/a

α^2+β^2 = (α+β)^2 - 2αβ

d/dx(f(x)) = 0 for extremum

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