Question
Question: The value of 'a' for which ax<sup>2</sup>+sin<sup>–1</sup> (x<sup>2</sup> – 2x +2) + cos<sup>–1</sup...
The value of 'a' for which ax2+sin–1 (x2 – 2x +2) + cos–1(x2 – 2x + 2) = 0 has a real solution is
A
p/2
B
– p /2
C
2/p
D
–2/p
Answer
– p /2
Explanation
Solution
ax2 + sin–1 ((x – 1)2 + 1) + cos–1 ((x – 1)2 + 1) = 0
\ –1 £ (x – 1)2 + 1 £ 1 Ž x = 1
\ a + 2π = 0 Ž a = – 2π