MathematicsProperties of Inverse Trigonometric FunctionsJEE Advanced 2014Moderate
Visualized Solution (English)
Understanding f(x)=cos−1(cosx)
- Given function: f(x)=cos−1(cosx)
- Domain: x∈[0,4π] and Range: y∈[0,π]
- The function is periodic with a period of 2π.
Graphing the Sawtooth Wave
- For x∈[0,π], f(x)=x
- For x∈[π,2π], f(x)=2π−x
- For x∈[2π,3π], f(x)=x−2π
- For x∈[3π,4π], f(x)=4π−x
The Linear Equation y=1−10x
- Equation to solve: f(x)=1010−x
- Let g(x)=1−10x
- At x=0,g(0)=1
- At x=10,g(10)=0
Intersections in [0,2π]
- In [0,π]: x=1−10x⟹1.1x=1⟹x≈0.91 (Point 1)
- In [π,2π]: 2π−x=1−10x⟹0.9x=2π−1⟹x≈5.87 (Point 2)
Intersections in [2π,4π]
- In [2π,3π]: x−2π=1−10x⟹1.1x=1+2π⟹x≈6.62 (Point 3)
- In [3π,4π]: 4π−x=1−10x⟹0.9x=4π−1⟹x≈12.85
- Since 12.85>4π, there is no intersection in the last segment.
Final Count of Solutions
- Total number of intersection points = 3
- The intersections occur at x≈0.91,5.87,6.62
- Final Answer: 3
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