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If cos(αβ)=1 and cos(α+β)=12, where α,β(π,π), then the number of ordered pairs (α,β) satisfying both the equations is

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Solution

The correct option is D 4
cos(αβ)=1
αβ=2nπ,nZ
Since α,β(π,π), we have
αβ=0
α=β

Now, cos(α+β)=12
cos2α=12

Clearly, y=cos2x=12 has four solutions in (π,π)

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