The solution set of (5+4cosθ)(2cosθ+1)=0 in the interval [0,2π] is
A
{π3,2π3}
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B
{π3,π}
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C
{2π3,4π3}
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D
{2π3,5π3}
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Solution
The correct option is D{2π3,4π3} (5+4cosθ)(2cosθ+1)=0 ⇒cosθ=−54 (not possible) cosθ=−12 ⇒cosθ=−12 ⇒cosθ=−cosπ3=cos(π±π3) ⇒θ=2π3,4π3 (II and III quad, cosine is negaitve)