This is the problem from ISI MStat 2019 PSA Problem 15. First, try it yourself and then go through the sequential hints we provide.
How many solutions does the equation \( cos ^{2} x+3 \sin x \cos x+1=0\) have for \( x \in[0,2 \pi) \) ?
Trigonometry
Factorization
Answer: is 4
ISI MStat 2019 PSA Problem 15
Precollege Mathematics
Factorize and Solve.
\(\cos ^{2} x+3 \sin x \cos x + 1 = (2\cos x + \sin x)(\cos x +\sin x) = 0 \).
\( tanx = -2, tanx = -1 \).
Draw the graph.
So, if you see the figure you will find there are 4 such x for \( x \in[0,2 \pi) \).
In 2025, 8 students from Cheenta Academy cracked the prestigious Regional Math Olympiad. In this post, we will share some of their success stories and learning strategies. The Regional Mathematics Olympiad (RMO) and the Indian National Mathematics Olympiad (INMO) are two most important mathematics contests in India.These two contests are for the students who are […]
Cheenta Academy proudly celebrates the success of 27 current and former students who qualified for the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) 2025, advancing to the next stage — RMO. This accomplishment highlights their perseverance and Cheenta’s ongoing mission to nurture mathematical excellence and research-oriented learning.
Cheenta students shine at the Purple Comet Math Meet 2025 organized by Titu Andreescu and Jonathan Kanewith top national and global ranks.
Celebrate the success of Cheenta students in the Stanford Math Tournament. The Unified Vectors team achieved Top 20 in the Team Round.