Question
Mathematics Question on homogeneous differential equation
Solution of the equation secθ−cosecθ=34 is
A
θ=2nπ+2(−1)nsin−143
B
θ=nπ+(−1)nsin−143
C
θ=nπ±sin−1(43)
D
None of these.
Answer
θ=2nπ+2(−1)nsin−143
Explanation
Solution
We have cosθ1−sinθ1=34 ⇒ sinθ−cosθ=34sinθcosθ ⇒3(sinθ−cosθ)=2sinθ ⇒9(sin2θ+cos2θ−2sinθcosθ)=4sin22θ ⇒9(1−sin2θ)=4sin2θ ⇒sin2θ=43 or sin2θ=−3 But sin2θ=−3 is not possible. ∴ sin2θ=43 ∴ 2θ=nπ+(−1)nsin−143 ⇒θ=2nπ+2(−1)nsin(43),n∈I