The Equation Sin4 x + Cos4 x = a has A Real Solution For

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Question

The equation sin4 x + cos4 x = a has a real solution for

Solution

Correct option is

a = 7/10

     

 

 

 

 

     

 

From (1) and (2) we get 1/2 ≤ a ≤ 1.

Note that a = 1/2 for x = π/4 and a = 1 for x = π/2.

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