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Find the value of sin x in the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ π, satisfying the equation 10sin2x - sinx - 2 = 0.


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-2/5

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1/2

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1/2

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2/5

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Solution

The correct option is B

1/2


10sin2x - sin x - 2 = 0

Or, 10sin2x - 5 sin x + 4 sin x - 2 = 0

Or, 5sinx (2 sin x -1) + 2(2sinx - 1) = 0

Or, (5sin x + 2) (2 sin x- 1) = 0

Or, sin x = -2/5, 1/2

Since in interval 0 ≤ x ≤ π , sin x is always positive.


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