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The general solution to sin10x+cos10x=2916cos42x is


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Solution

The correct option is A


sin10x+cos10x=2916cos42x
or, (1cos2x2)5+(1+cos2x2)5=2916cos42x
Let cos 2x=t
then (1t2)5+(1+t2)5=2916t4
or, 24t410t21=0
or, (2t21)(12t2+1)=0
or, 12t2+10
so,2t21=0 then t2=12
Put the value of t
so, cos22x=12 or,2cos22x1=0
or, cos4x=0
or, 4x=nπ+π2 or, x=nπ4+π8,nI


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