Q.
The number of real solutions of (cot)−1x(x+4)+(cos)−1x2+4x+1=2π is equal to
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Solution:
Let, f(x)=(cot)−1x(x+4)+(cos)−1x2+4x+1
For f(x) to be defined, we have x2+4x≥0 and 0≤x2+4x+1≤1
Which is only possible if x2+4x=0⇒x=0,−4
Also these values satisfies the equation ∴ Number of solutions =2