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Published on: August 14, 2026
The number of integral values of a for which the equation cos 2x + a sin x = 2a − 7 possesses a solution.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
cos2x + a sinx = 2a – 7 ⇒ 1 – 2sin 2 x + asinx = 2a – 7
2sin 2 x – asinx + 2 (a –4) = 0 ............(1)
⇒ sinx = 
= 
= 
= 
, 
⇒ sinx = 
⇒ 
⇒ 
⇒ a = 2,3,4,5,6
∴ No. of Integral solutions = 5
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