The number of integral values of a for which the equation cos 2x + a s...
Explanation:
Given equation: cos 2x + a sin x = 2a – 7
To find integral values of 'a' for which the equation possesses possible solutions, we need to analyze the conditions under which the equation has real roots.
Key Points:
- For real roots to exist, the discriminant of the quadratic equation cos 2x + a sin x - (2a - 7) = 0 should be greater than or equal to 0.
- The discriminant of the quadratic equation Ax^2 + Bx + C = 0 is given by Δ = B^2 - 4AC.
Solving the Equation:
- The given equation can be rewritten as cos 2x + a sin x - 2a + 7 = 0.
- Comparing with the standard form, we have A = 1, B = a, and C = -2a + 7.
- The discriminant of this quadratic equation is Δ = a^2 - 4(1)(-2a + 7) = a^2 + 8a - 28.
Conditions for Real Roots:
- For real roots, Δ ≥ 0.
- Therefore, a^2 + 8a - 28 ≥ 0.
- Solving this inequality, we get a ≤ -14 or a ≥ 2.
Integral Values of 'a':
- We need to find integral values of 'a' that satisfy the inequality a ≤ -14 or a ≥ 2.
- The integral values of 'a' satisfying these conditions are -14, -13, -12, ..., 2.
- There are a total of 5 integral values of 'a' that satisfy the given conditions.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' (5 integral values of 'a').
The number of integral values of a for which the equation cos 2x + a s...