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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The circumradius of the triangle formed by the lines $xy+2x+2y+4=0$ and $x+y+2=0$ is
A
$2$ units
B
$1$ unit
C
$\sqrt{2}$ units
D
$\sqrt{3}$ units

Solution

(C) First,factor the equation $xy+2x+2y+4=0$.
$x(y+2)+2(y+2)=0$
$(x+2)(y+2)=0$.
This represents two lines: $x=-2$ and $y=-2$.
The third line is given as $x+y+2=0$,which can be written as $y=-x-2$.
To find the vertices of the triangle,we find the intersection points of these lines:
$1$. Intersection of $x=-2$ and $y=-2$ is $A(-2, -2)$.
$2$. Intersection of $x=-2$ and $y=-x-2$ is $B(-2, 0)$.
$3$. Intersection of $y=-2$ and $y=-x-2$ is $C(0, -2)$.
The triangle is a right-angled triangle with the right angle at $A(-2, -2)$.
The hypotenuse is the segment $BC$ connecting $(-2, 0)$ and $(0, -2)$.
The length of the hypotenuse $BC = \sqrt{(0 - (-2))^2 + (-2 - 0)^2} = \sqrt{2^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{4+4} = \sqrt{8} = 2\sqrt{2}$.
The circumradius of a right-angled triangle is half the length of the hypotenuse.
Circumradius $R = \frac{BC}{2} = \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{2} = \sqrt{2}$ units.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
Let $A(0,0), B(3,0), C(0,-4)$ be the vertices of $\triangle ABC$. Then the coordinates of the incentre of $\triangle ABC$ are:
A
$(1,1)$
B
$(1,-1)$
C
$(-1,1)$
D
$(-1,-1)$

Solution

(B) The vertices are $A(0,0)$,$B(3,0)$,and $C(0,-4)$.
Calculate the side lengths:
$c = AB = \sqrt{(3-0)^2 + (0-0)^2} = \sqrt{9} = 3$
$b = AC = \sqrt{(0-0)^2 + (-4-0)^2} = \sqrt{16} = 4$
$a = BC = \sqrt{(0-3)^2 + (-4-0)^2} = \sqrt{9+16} = \sqrt{25} = 5$
The coordinates of the incentre $(I)$ are given by the formula:
$I = \left( \frac{ax_1 + bx_2 + cx_3}{a+b+c}, \frac{ay_1 + by_2 + cy_3}{a+b+c} \right)$
Here,$(x_1, y_1) = (0,0)$,$(x_2, y_2) = (3,0)$,and $(x_3, y_3) = (0,-4)$.
$I = \left( \frac{5(0) + 4(3) + 3(0)}{5+4+3}, \frac{5(0) + 4(0) + 3(-4)}{5+4+3} \right)$
$I = \left( \frac{12}{12}, \frac{-12}{12} \right) = (1, -1)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$A$ line passes through $P(-4, 1)$ and meets the coordinate axes at points $A$ and $B$. If $P$ divides the segment $AB$ internally in the ratio $1:2$,then the equation of the line is
A
$x-2y+6=0$
B
$x+10y-6=0$
C
$2x+y+4=0$
D
$x-y+5=0$

Solution

(A) Let the coordinates of $A$ be $(a, 0)$ and $B$ be $(0, b)$.
Since $P(-4, 1)$ divides $AB$ in the ratio $1:2$,using the section formula:
$-4 = \frac{1(0) + 2(a)}{1+2} \implies -4 = \frac{2a}{3} \implies a = -6$.
$1 = \frac{1(b) + 2(0)}{1+2} \implies 1 = \frac{b}{3} \implies b = 3$.
Thus,the intercepts are $a = -6$ and $b = 3$.
The equation of the line in intercept form is $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$.
$\frac{x}{-6} + \frac{y}{3} = 1$.
Multiplying by $-6$,we get $x - 2y = -6$,or $x - 2y + 6 = 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
The straight line passing through $(-3, 6)$ and the midpoint of the line segment joining the points $(4, -5)$ and $(-2, 9)$ has an inclination of:
A
$\frac{\pi}{4}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
D
$\frac{3\pi}{4}$

Solution

(D) Step $1$: Find the midpoint $M$ of the line segment joining $(4, -5)$ and $(-2, 9)$.
$M = (\frac{4 + (-2)}{2}, \frac{-5 + 9}{2}) = (\frac{2}{2}, \frac{4}{2}) = (1, 2)$.
Step $2$: Find the slope $m$ of the line passing through $(-3, 6)$ and $(1, 2)$.
$m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{2 - 6}{1 - (-3)} = \frac{-4}{4} = -1$.
Step $3$: Find the inclination $\theta$.
Since $m = \tan(\theta) = -1$,and $0 \le \theta < \pi$,we have $\theta = \pi - \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{3\pi}{4}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The circumcenter of the triangle formed by the lines $xy + 2x + 2y + 4 = 0$ and $x + y + 2 = 0$ is
A
$(0, 0)$
B
$(-2, -2)$
C
$(-1, -1)$
D
$(-1, -2)$

Solution

(C) First,factorize the equation $xy + 2x + 2y + 4 = 0$.
$x(y + 2) + 2(y + 2) = 0$
$(x + 2)(y + 2) = 0$.
This represents two lines: $x = -2$ and $y = -2$.
The third line is given as $x + y + 2 = 0$.
These three lines form a triangle with vertices at the intersection points:
$1$. Intersection of $x = -2$ and $y = -2$ is $(-2, -2)$.
$2$. Intersection of $x = -2$ and $x + y + 2 = 0$ is $(-2, 0)$.
$3$. Intersection of $y = -2$ and $x + y + 2 = 0$ is $(0, -2)$.
Since the triangle is a right-angled triangle with the right angle at $(-2, -2)$,the circumcenter is the midpoint of the hypotenuse.
The hypotenuse connects $(-2, 0)$ and $(0, -2)$.
Midpoint = $(\frac{-2 + 0}{2}, \frac{0 - 2}{2}) = (-1, -1)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If the line $3x + 4y - 24 = 0$ intersects $X$ and $Y$ axes at points $A$ and $B$ respectively,then the incenter of the triangle $OAB$,where $O$ is the origin,is:
A
$(4, 4)$
B
$(2, 2)$
C
$(3, 4)$
D
$(4, 3)$

Solution

(B) The given line is $3x + 4y = 24$.
To find the intersection with the $X$-axis,set $y = 0$: $3x = 24 \implies x = 8$. So,$A = (8, 0)$.
To find the intersection with the $Y$-axis,set $x = 0$: $4y = 24 \implies y = 6$. So,$B = (0, 6)$.
The vertices of the triangle $OAB$ are $O(0, 0)$,$A(8, 0)$,and $B(0, 6)$.
The lengths of the sides are $OA = 8$,$OB = 6$,and $AB = \sqrt{8^2 + 6^2} = \sqrt{64 + 36} = \sqrt{100} = 10$.
The incenter $(I_x, I_y)$ of a triangle with vertices $(x_1, y_1)$,$(x_2, y_2)$,and $(x_3, y_3)$ and opposite side lengths $a, b, c$ is given by $(\frac{ax_1 + bx_2 + cx_3}{a+b+c}, \frac{ay_1 + by_2 + cy_3}{a+b+c})$.
Here,$x_1=0, y_1=0$ (opposite side $a=10$); $x_2=8, y_2=0$ (opposite side $b=6$); $x_3=0, y_3=6$ (opposite side $c=8$).
$I_x = \frac{10(0) + 6(8) + 8(0)}{10 + 6 + 8} = \frac{48}{24} = 2$.
$I_y = \frac{10(0) + 6(0) + 8(6)}{10 + 6 + 8} = \frac{48}{24} = 2$.
Thus,the incenter is $(2, 2)$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
The acute angle between the line $4x - 2y + 13 = 0$ and the line which makes equal intercepts with the coordinate axes is
A
$\tan^{-1}(2)$
B
$\tan^{-1}(3)$
C
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$
D
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$

Solution

(B) The slope of the line $4x - 2y + 13 = 0$ is $m_1 = -\frac{4}{-2} = 2$.
The line making equal intercepts with the coordinate axes has the form $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{a} = 1$,which simplifies to $x + y = a$. The slope of this line is $m_2 = -1$.
The angle $\theta$ between two lines with slopes $m_1$ and $m_2$ is given by $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1 m_2} \right|$.
Substituting the values: $\tan \theta = \left| \frac{2 - (-1)}{1 + (2)(-1)} \right| = \left| \frac{3}{1 - 2} \right| = \left| \frac{3}{-1} \right| = 3$.
Therefore,$\theta = \tan^{-1}(3)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The line $MN$ whose equation is $x-y-2=0$ cuts the $X$-axis at $M$ and the coordinates of $N$ are $(4,2)$. The line $MN$ is rotated about $M$ through $45^{\circ}$ in the anticlockwise direction. What is the equation of the line $MN$ in the new position?
A
$y=-\sqrt{2}$
B
$y=2$
C
$x=-2$
D
$x=2$

Solution

(D) $1$. Find the coordinates of $M$: The line $x-y-2=0$ cuts the $X$-axis where $y=0$. Substituting $y=0$ into the equation,we get $x-0-2=0$,so $x=2$. Thus,$M = (2,0)$.
$2$. Find the slope of the original line $MN$: The equation $x-y-2=0$ can be written as $y=x-2$. Comparing this with $y=mx+c$,the slope $m_1 = 1$. This corresponds to an angle of $\theta_1 = 45^{\circ}$.
$3$. Find the new slope: The line is rotated by $45^{\circ}$ anticlockwise. The new angle $\theta_2 = 45^{\circ} + 45^{\circ} = 90^{\circ}$.
$4$. Find the equation of the new line: $A$ line passing through $M(2,0)$ with an angle of $90^{\circ}$ is a vertical line. The equation of a vertical line passing through $(2,0)$ is $x=2$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
The equation of the line passing through the point of intersection of the lines $x + 2y + 6 = 0$ and $2x - y = 2$ and making an intercept $5$ on the $y$-axis is
A
$x - y + 5 = 0$
B
$x + y - 5 = 0$
C
$x - y - 5 = 0$
D
$x + y + 5 = 0$

Solution

(NONE) Step $1$: Find the point of intersection of the lines $x + 2y + 6 = 0$ and $2x - y = 2$.
From the second equation,$y = 2x - 2$.
Substitute this into the first equation: $x + 2(2x - 2) + 6 = 0$.
$x + 4x - 4 + 6 = 0 \implies 5x + 2 = 0 \implies x = -\frac{2}{5}$.
Then $y = 2(-\frac{2}{5}) - 2 = -\frac{4}{5} - \frac{10}{5} = -\frac{14}{5}$.
The point of intersection is $(-\frac{2}{5}, -\frac{14}{5})$.
Step $2$: The equation of a line with $y$-intercept $c = 5$ is $y = mx + 5$.
Since the line passes through $(-\frac{2}{5}, -\frac{14}{5})$,we have:
$-\frac{14}{5} = m(-\frac{2}{5}) + 5$.
$-\frac{14}{5} - 5 = -\frac{2}{5}m \implies -\frac{39}{5} = -\frac{2}{5}m \implies m = \frac{39}{2}$.
Step $3$: The equation is $y = \frac{39}{2}x + 5 \implies 2y = 39x + 10 \implies 39x - 2y + 10 = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The perpendicular distance between the lines given by $(x-2y+1)^2 + k(x-2y+1) = 0$ is $\sqrt{5}$,then $k=$
A
$5$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(A) The given equation is $(x-2y+1)^2 + k(x-2y+1) = 0$.
Factoring this,we get $(x-2y+1)(x-2y+1+k) = 0$.
This represents two parallel lines:
$L_1: x-2y+1 = 0$
$L_2: x-2y+(1+k) = 0$.
The distance $d$ between two parallel lines $Ax+By+C_1=0$ and $Ax+By+C_2=0$ is given by $d = \frac{|C_1-C_2|}{\sqrt{A^2+B^2}}$.
Here,$A=1, B=-2, C_1=1, C_2=1+k$.
Given $d = \sqrt{5}$,so $\sqrt{5} = \frac{|1-(1+k)|}{\sqrt{1^2+(-2)^2}}$.
$\sqrt{5} = \frac{|-k|}{\sqrt{5}}$.
$|-k| = \sqrt{5} \times \sqrt{5} = 5$.
$|k| = 5$,so $k = \pm 5$.
Since the options only provide $5$,the correct option is $A$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
From the following options,the line nearest to the origin is ....
A
$3x - 4y + 4 = 0$
B
$2x - 3y - 5 = 0$
C
$4x - 3y + 12 = 0$
D
$5x - 2y - 3 = 0$

Solution

(D) The perpendicular distance $d$ of a line $Ax + By + C = 0$ from the origin $(0, 0)$ is given by $d = \frac{|C|}{\sqrt{A^2 + B^2}}$.
For option $A$: $d_A = \frac{|4|}{\sqrt{3^2 + (-4)^2}} = \frac{4}{5} = 0.8$.
For option $B$: $d_B = \frac{|-5|}{\sqrt{2^2 + (-3)^2}} = \frac{5}{\sqrt{13}} \approx \frac{5}{3.6} \approx 1.38$.
For option $C$: $d_C = \frac{|12|}{\sqrt{4^2 + (-3)^2}} = \frac{12}{5} = 2.4$.
For option $D$: $d_D = \frac{|-3|}{\sqrt{5^2 + (-2)^2}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{29}} \approx \frac{3}{5.38} \approx 0.55$.
Comparing the distances,$0.55 < 0.8 < 1.38 < 2.4$. Thus,the line in option $D$ is nearest to the origin.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The distance of the point $(1, 2)$ from the line $x + y = 0$ measured parallel to the line $3x - y = 2$ is
A
$\frac{3 \sqrt{10}}{4}$ units
B
$\frac{3 \sqrt{2}}{8}$ units
C
$10$ units
D
$5 \sqrt{5}$ units

Solution

(A) Let the point be $P(1, 2)$. The line passing through $P$ and parallel to $3x - y = 2$ has the equation $3x - y = k$. Since it passes through $(1, 2)$,we have $3(1) - 2 = k$,so $k = 1$. The equation of the line is $3x - y = 1$,or $y = 3x - 1$.
To find the intersection point $Q$ of this line with $x + y = 0$,substitute $y = 3x - 1$ into $x + y = 0$:
$x + (3x - 1) = 0 \implies 4x = 1 \implies x = \frac{1}{4}$.
Then $y = -x = -\frac{1}{4}$. So $Q = (\frac{1}{4}, -\frac{1}{4})$.
The distance $PQ$ is $\sqrt{(1 - \frac{1}{4})^2 + (2 - (-\frac{1}{4}))^2} = \sqrt{(\frac{3}{4})^2 + (\frac{9}{4})^2} = \sqrt{\frac{9}{16} + \frac{81}{16}} = \sqrt{\frac{90}{16}} = \frac{3 \sqrt{10}}{4}$ units.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The joint equation of the bisectors of the angles between the lines $x=5$ and $y=3$ is
A
$x^2+y^2-10x-6y+16=0$
B
$x^2-y^2-10x+6y+16=0$
C
$x^2+y^2-10x-6y+25=0$
D
$x^2+y^2-5x-3y+16=0$

Solution

(B) The given lines are $x=5$ and $y=3$.
These lines are perpendicular to each other.
The bisectors of the angles between the lines $x=h$ and $y=k$ are given by the lines $x-h = \pm(y-k)$.
Substituting $h=5$ and $k=3$,we get $x-5 = \pm(y-3)$.
This gives two equations: $x-5 = y-3 \implies x-y-2=0$ and $x-5 = -(y-3) \implies x+y-8=0$.
The joint equation is $(x-y-2)(x+y-8) = 0$.
Expanding this: $x(x+y-8) - y(x+y-8) - 2(x+y-8) = 0$.
$x^2 + xy - 8x - xy - y^2 + 8y - 2x - 2y + 16 = 0$.
$x^2 - y^2 - 10x + 6y + 16 = 0$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
If the sum of the squares of the distances of the point $P(x, y, z)$ from the coordinate axes is $242$,then the distance of the point $P$ from the origin is . . . . . . units.
A
$121$
B
$11$
C
$22$
D
$\frac{121}{2}$

Solution

(B) The distance of point $P(x, y, z)$ from the $x$-axis is $\sqrt{y^2 + z^2}$.
The distance of point $P(x, y, z)$ from the $y$-axis is $\sqrt{x^2 + z^2}$.
The distance of point $P(x, y, z)$ from the $z$-axis is $\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}$.
According to the problem,the sum of the squares of these distances is $242$:
$(y^2 + z^2) + (x^2 + z^2) + (x^2 + y^2) = 242$
$2(x^2 + y^2 + z^2) = 242$
$x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 121$
The distance of point $P(x, y, z)$ from the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ is given by $d = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2 + z^2}$.
Substituting the value,$d = \sqrt{121} = 11$.
Thus,the distance is $11$ units.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
If the sum of the squares of the distances of a point $P(x, y, z)$ from the three co-ordinate axes is $324$,then the distance of point $P$ from the origin is ....
A
$18$
B
$162$
C
$9 \sqrt{2}$
D
$324$

Solution

(C) The distance of a point $P(x, y, z)$ from the $x$-axis is $\sqrt{y^2 + z^2}$.
The distance of point $P$ from the $y$-axis is $\sqrt{x^2 + z^2}$.
The distance of point $P$ from the $z$-axis is $\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}$.
Given that the sum of the squares of these distances is $324$:
$(y^2 + z^2) + (x^2 + z^2) + (x^2 + y^2) = 324$
$2(x^2 + y^2 + z^2) = 324$
$x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = 162$
The distance of point $P(x, y, z)$ from the origin $(0, 0, 0)$ is given by $d = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2 + z^2}$.
Substituting the value,we get $d = \sqrt{162} = \sqrt{81 \times 2} = 9 \sqrt{2}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
The centroid of a tetrahedron with vertices $A(3, -5, x)$,$B(5, 4, 2)$,$C(7, -7, y)$,and $D(1, 0, z)$ is $G(4, -2, 2)$. Then,the value of $x + y + z$ is:
A
$2$
B
$6$
C
$-6$
D
$-2$

Solution

(B) The centroid $G$ of a tetrahedron with vertices $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$,$(x_2, y_2, z_2)$,$(x_3, y_3, z_3)$,and $(x_4, y_4, z_4)$ is given by the formula:
$G = \left( \frac{x_1+x_2+x_3+x_4}{4}, \frac{y_1+y_2+y_3+y_4}{4}, \frac{z_1+z_2+z_3+z_4}{4} \right)$
Given the vertices $A(3, -5, x)$,$B(5, 4, 2)$,$C(7, -7, y)$,$D(1, 0, z)$ and centroid $G(4, -2, 2)$,we equate the coordinates:
For the $z$-coordinate:
$\frac{x + 2 + y + z}{4} = 2$
$x + y + z + 2 = 8$
$x + y + z = 8 - 2$
$x + y + z = 6$
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $\tan 3 \theta = \cot \theta$,then $\theta = $
A
$\frac{(2n+1)\pi}{8}, n \in Z$
B
$\frac{(2n+1)\pi}{4}, n \in Z$
C
$\frac{(n+2)\pi}{3}, n \in Z$
D
$n\pi, n \in Z$

Solution

(A) Given the equation $\tan 3\theta = \cot \theta$.
We know that $\cot \theta = \tan(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta)$.
So,$\tan 3\theta = \tan(\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta)$.
The general solution for $\tan x = \tan y$ is $x = n\pi + y$,where $n \in Z$.
Therefore,$3\theta = n\pi + (\frac{\pi}{2} - \theta)$.
Adding $\theta$ to both sides,we get $4\theta = n\pi + \frac{\pi}{2}$.
$4\theta = \frac{(2n+1)\pi}{2}$.
Dividing by $4$,we get $\theta = \frac{(2n+1)\pi}{8}$,where $n \in Z$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4} \cot \theta\right) = \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{4} \tan \theta\right)$,then the general solution of $\theta$ is
A
$n \pi + \frac{\pi}{4}, \quad n \in \mathbb{Z}$
B
$n \pi + (-1)^{n} \frac{\pi}{6}, \quad n \in \mathbb{Z}$
C
$2n \pi \pm \frac{\pi}{4}, \quad n \in \mathbb{Z}$
D
$2n \pi \pm \frac{3\pi}{4}, \quad n \in \mathbb{Z}$

Solution

(A) Given $\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4} \cot \theta\right) = \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{4} \tan \theta\right)$.
Using the identity $\cos(x) = \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2} - x\right)$,we get:
$\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4} \cot \theta\right) = \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \frac{\pi}{4} \tan \theta\right)$.
This implies $\frac{\pi}{4} \cot \theta = n \pi + (-1)^n \left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \frac{\pi}{4} \tan \theta\right)$.
For $n=0$,$\frac{\pi}{4} \cot \theta = \frac{\pi}{2} - \frac{\pi}{4} \tan \theta \implies \cot \theta + \tan \theta = 2 \implies \frac{1}{\tan \theta} + \tan \theta = 2$.
Let $\tan \theta = t$,then $\frac{1}{t} + t = 2 \implies t^2 - 2t + 1 = 0 \implies (t-1)^2 = 0 \implies \tan \theta = 1$.
Thus,$\theta = n \pi + \frac{\pi}{4}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The principal solutions of $(5+3 \sin \theta)(2 \cos \theta+1)=0$ are
A
$\frac{2 \pi}{3}, \frac{4 \pi}{3}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{3}, \frac{2 \pi}{3}$
C
$\frac{2 \pi}{3}, \frac{5 \pi}{3}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{3}, \frac{5 \pi}{3}$

Solution

(A) Given the equation $(5+3 \sin \theta)(2 \cos \theta+1)=0$.
This implies either $(5+3 \sin \theta)=0$ or $(2 \cos \theta+1)=0$.
Case $1$: $5+3 \sin \theta = 0 \implies \sin \theta = -\frac{5}{3}$. Since the range of $\sin \theta$ is $[-1, 1]$,this equation has no real solution.
Case $2$: $2 \cos \theta + 1 = 0 \implies \cos \theta = -\frac{1}{2}$.
We know that $\cos \theta = -\frac{1}{2}$ in the second and third quadrants.
In the interval $[0, 2\pi)$,the solutions are $\theta = \pi - \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3}$ and $\theta = \pi + \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{4\pi}{3}$.
Thus,the principal solutions are $\frac{2\pi}{3}$ and $\frac{4\pi}{3}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $\sec x + \tan x = 2$,where $0 < x < \frac{\pi}{2}$,then find the value of $\sin \frac{x}{4}$.
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{10+3 \sqrt{10}}}$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2(10+3 \sqrt{10})}}$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{10-3 \sqrt{10}}}$
D
$\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{10-3 \sqrt{10}}}$

Solution

(B) Given $\sec x + \tan x = 2$.
We know that $\sec^2 x - \tan^2 x = 1$,which implies $(\sec x - \tan x)(\sec x + \tan x) = 1$.
Substituting the given value,we get $\sec x - \tan x = \frac{1}{2}$.
Adding the two equations: $2 \sec x = 2 + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}$,so $\sec x = \frac{5}{4}$.
Thus,$\cos x = \frac{4}{5}$.
Using the half-angle formula $\sin^2 \frac{x}{2} = \frac{1 - \cos x}{2} = \frac{1 - 4/5}{2} = \frac{1}{10}$.
Since $0 < x < \frac{\pi}{2}$,we have $0 < \frac{x}{2} < \frac{\pi}{4}$,so $\sin \frac{x}{2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}$.
Then $\cos \frac{x}{2} = \sqrt{1 - \sin^2 \frac{x}{2}} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{1}{10}} = \sqrt{\frac{9}{10}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{10}}$.
Using $\sin^2 \frac{x}{4} = \frac{1 - \cos \frac{x}{2}}{2} = \frac{1 - 3/\sqrt{10}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{10} - 3}{2 \sqrt{10}}$.
To rationalize,multiply numerator and denominator by $\sqrt{10} + 3$:
$\sin^2 \frac{x}{4} = \frac{(\sqrt{10} - 3)(\sqrt{10} + 3)}{2 \sqrt{10}(\sqrt{10} + 3)} = \frac{10 - 9}{2(10 + 3 \sqrt{10})} = \frac{1}{2(10 + 3 \sqrt{10})}$.
Therefore,$\sin \frac{x}{4} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2(10 + 3 \sqrt{10})}}$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
The common principal solution of the equations $\sin \theta = -\frac{1}{2}$ and $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ is
A
$\frac{\pi}{6}$
B
$\frac{5 \pi}{6}$
C
$\frac{7 \pi}{6}$
D
None of these

Solution

(D) For $\sin \theta = -\frac{1}{2}$,the principal values are $\theta = \pi + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{7 \pi}{6}$ and $\theta = 2 \pi - \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{11 \pi}{6}$.
For $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$,the principal values are $\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}$ and $\theta = \pi + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{7 \pi}{6}$.
The common value in both sets is $\theta = \frac{7 \pi}{6}$.
However,the principal solution for $\tan \theta$ is defined in the interval $(-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2})$,where $\tan \theta = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ gives $\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Since $\sin \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{1}{2} \neq -\frac{1}{2}$,there is no common principal solution.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $\tan (\pi \cos \theta) = \cot (\pi \sin \theta)$,then $\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \theta\right) =$
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
C
$\frac{1}{4}$
D
$\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(D) Given $\tan (\pi \cos \theta) = \cot (\pi \sin \theta)$.
We know that $\cot x = \tan \left(\frac{\pi}{2} - x\right)$.
So,$\tan (\pi \cos \theta) = \tan \left(\frac{\pi}{2} - \pi \sin \theta\right)$.
This implies $\pi \cos \theta = n\pi + \frac{\pi}{2} - \pi \sin \theta$ for some integer $n$.
Dividing by $\pi$,we get $\cos \theta + \sin \theta = n + \frac{1}{2}$.
Multiplying by $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$,we get $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cos \theta + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \sin \theta = \frac{n + 0.5}{\sqrt{2}}$.
$\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \theta\right) = \frac{n + 0.5}{\sqrt{2}}$.
For the sine function to be within $[-1, 1]$,we test $n=0$: $\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4} + \theta\right) = \frac{0.5}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The general solutions of the equation $\tan^2 \theta + \sec 2\theta = 1$ are
A
$n\pi, n\pi \pm \frac{\pi}{3}, n \in \mathbb{Z}$
B
$n\pi, n\pi \pm \frac{\pi}{4}, n \in \mathbb{Z}$
C
$\frac{n\pi}{4}, \frac{n\pi}{4} \pm \frac{\pi}{3}, n \in \mathbb{Z}$
D
$n\pi, n\pi \pm \frac{\pi}{6}, n \in \mathbb{Z}$

Solution

(A) Given equation: $\tan^2 \theta + \sec 2\theta = 1$
We know that $\tan^2 \theta = \frac{1 - \cos 2\theta}{1 + \cos 2\theta}$ and $\sec 2\theta = \frac{1}{\cos 2\theta}$.
Substituting these,we get $\frac{1 - \cos 2\theta}{1 + \cos 2\theta} + \frac{1}{\cos 2\theta} = 1$.
Let $x = \cos 2\theta$. Then $\frac{1-x}{1+x} + \frac{1}{x} = 1$.
$\frac{x(1-x) + 1+x}{x(1+x)} = 1 \implies x - x^2 + 1 + x = x + x^2$.
$2x^2 - x - 1 = 0 \implies (2x + 1)(x - 1) = 0$.
Case $1$: $\cos 2\theta = 1 \implies 2\theta = 2n\pi \implies \theta = n\pi$.
Case $2$: $\cos 2\theta = -\frac{1}{2} \implies 2\theta = 2n\pi \pm \frac{2\pi}{3} \implies \theta = n\pi \pm \frac{\pi}{3}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The possible values of $\theta \in (0, \pi)$ such that $\sin \theta + \sin (4 \theta) + \sin (7 \theta) = 0$ are
A
$\frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{5 \pi}{12}, \frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{2 \pi}{3}, \frac{3 \pi}{4}, \frac{8 \pi}{9}$
B
$\frac{2 \pi}{9}, \frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{2 \pi}{3}, \frac{3 \pi}{4}, \frac{35 \pi}{36}$
C
$\frac{2 \pi}{9}, \frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{2 \pi}{3}, \frac{3 \pi}{4}, \frac{8 \pi}{10}$
D
$\frac{2 \pi}{9}, \frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{4 \pi}{9}, \frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{3 \pi}{4}, \frac{8 \pi}{9}$

Solution

(D) Given equation: $\sin \theta + \sin (4 \theta) + \sin (7 \theta) = 0$.
Using the sum-to-product formula $\sin A + \sin B = 2 \sin \left( \frac{A+B}{2} \right) \cos \left( \frac{A-B}{2} \right)$,we combine $\sin \theta$ and $\sin (7 \theta)$:
$2 \sin (4 \theta) \cos (3 \theta) + \sin (4 \theta) = 0$.
Factor out $\sin (4 \theta)$:
$\sin (4 \theta) (2 \cos (3 \theta) + 1) = 0$.
This gives two cases:
Case $1$: $\sin (4 \theta) = 0 \implies 4 \theta = n \pi \implies \theta = \frac{n \pi}{4}$.
For $\theta \in (0, \pi)$,the values are $\frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{2 \pi}{4} = \frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{3 \pi}{4}$.
Case $2$: $2 \cos (3 \theta) + 1 = 0 \implies \cos (3 \theta) = -\frac{1}{2}$.
$3 \theta = 2 n \pi \pm \frac{2 \pi}{3} \implies \theta = \frac{2 n \pi}{3} \pm \frac{2 \pi}{9}$.
For $\theta \in (0, \pi)$:
If $n=0$,$\theta = \frac{2 \pi}{9}$.
If $n=1$,$\theta = \frac{2 \pi}{3} - \frac{2 \pi}{9} = \frac{4 \pi}{9}$ and $\theta = \frac{2 \pi}{3} + \frac{2 \pi}{9} = \frac{8 \pi}{9}$.
Combining all values,we get $\theta \in \{ \frac{2 \pi}{9}, \frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{4 \pi}{9}, \frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{3 \pi}{4}, \frac{8 \pi}{9} \}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The number of solutions of $16^{\sin ^2 x} + 16^{\cos ^2 x} = 10$ in the interval $0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\pi$ is:
A
$8$
B
$10$
C
$6$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) Let $y = 16^{\sin ^2 x}$. Since $\cos ^2 x = 1 - \sin ^2 x$,we have $16^{\cos ^2 x} = 16^{1 - \sin ^2 x} = \frac{16}{16^{\sin ^2 x}} = \frac{16}{y}$.
Substituting this into the equation: $y + \frac{16}{y} = 10$.
Multiplying by $y$: $y^2 - 10y + 16 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic: $(y - 8)(y - 2) = 0$,so $y = 8$ or $y = 2$.
Case $1$: $16^{\sin ^2 x} = 8 \implies (2^4)^{\sin ^2 x} = 2^3 \implies 4 \sin ^2 x = 3 \implies \sin ^2 x = \frac{3}{4} \implies \sin x = \pm \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
In $0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\pi$,$\sin x = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ at $x = \frac{\pi}{3}, \frac{2\pi}{3}$ and $\sin x = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ at $x = \frac{4\pi}{3}, \frac{5\pi}{3}$. ($4$ solutions).
Case $2$: $16^{\sin ^2 x} = 2 \implies (2^4)^{\sin ^2 x} = 2^1 \implies 4 \sin ^2 x = 1 \implies \sin ^2 x = \frac{1}{4} \implies \sin x = \pm \frac{1}{2}$.
In $0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\pi$,$\sin x = \frac{1}{2}$ at $x = \frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{5\pi}{6}$ and $\sin x = -\frac{1}{2}$ at $x = \frac{7\pi}{6}, \frac{11\pi}{6}$. ($4$ solutions).
Total number of solutions = $4 + 4 = 8$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The number of values of $x$ in the interval $[0, 3\pi]$ satisfying the equation $2 \sin^2 x + 5 \sin x - 3 = 0$ is
A
$6$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) Given the equation $2 \sin^2 x + 5 \sin x - 3 = 0$.
Let $t = \sin x$. The equation becomes $2t^2 + 5t - 3 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic: $2t^2 + 6t - t - 3 = 0 \implies 2t(t + 3) - 1(t + 3) = 0 \implies (2t - 1)(t + 3) = 0$.
This gives $t = \frac{1}{2}$ or $t = -3$.
Since $-1 \le \sin x \le 1$,the value $\sin x = -3$ is impossible.
Thus,we solve $\sin x = \frac{1}{2}$.
In the interval $[0, 3\pi]$,$\sin x = \frac{1}{2}$ occurs at $x = \frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{5\pi}{6}$ (in $[0, 2\pi]$) and $x = 2\pi + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{13\pi}{6}$ (in $[2\pi, 3\pi]$).
There are $3$ such values.
Wait,checking the options provided,if the question implies the number of solutions,the answer is $3$. Since $3$ is not an option,let's re-evaluate the interval or options. Given the options,if we consider the interval $[0, 2\pi]$,there are $2$ solutions. If the interval is $[0, 3\pi]$,there are $3$ solutions. Assuming a typo in the question's options or interval,the most logical choice for a standard problem of this type is $C$ $(2)$ if the interval was $[0, 2\pi]$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi$ and $81^{\sin ^2 x} + 81^{\cos ^2 x} = 30$,then $x$ takes the value:
A
$\frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{5\pi}{6}$
B
$\frac{\pi}{3}, \frac{2\pi}{3}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{3\pi}{4}$
D
$\frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{\pi}{3}$

Solution

(A) Let $u = 81^{\sin^2 x}$. Since $\cos^2 x = 1 - \sin^2 x$,we have $81^{\cos^2 x} = 81^{1 - \sin^2 x} = \frac{81}{81^{\sin^2 x}} = \frac{81}{u}$.
Substituting into the equation: $u + \frac{81}{u} = 30$.
Multiplying by $u$: $u^2 - 30u + 81 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic: $(u - 27)(u - 3) = 0$.
So,$u = 27$ or $u = 3$.
Case $1$: $81^{\sin^2 x} = 27 \implies (3^4)^{\sin^2 x} = 3^3 \implies 4\sin^2 x = 3 \implies \sin^2 x = \frac{3}{4} \implies \sin x = \pm \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
For $0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi$,$x = \frac{\pi}{3}$ or $x = \frac{2\pi}{3}$.
Case $2$: $81^{\sin^2 x} = 3 \implies (3^4)^{\sin^2 x} = 3^1 \implies 4\sin^2 x = 1 \implies \sin^2 x = \frac{1}{4} \implies \sin x = \pm \frac{1}{2}$.
For $0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi$,$x = \frac{\pi}{6}$ or $x = \frac{5\pi}{6}$.
Comparing with options,the set $\{\frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{5\pi}{6}\}$ is a valid solution set.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $1-\cos \theta = \sin \theta \cdot \sin \frac{\theta}{2}$,then the value of $\theta$ is
A
$2n\pi, n \in Z$
B
$4n\pi, n \in Z$
C
$2n\pi, 4n\pi, n \in Z$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) Given equation: $1 - \cos \theta = \sin \theta \cdot \sin \frac{\theta}{2}$
Using the identity $1 - \cos \theta = 2 \sin^2 \frac{\theta}{2}$ and $\sin \theta = 2 \sin \frac{\theta}{2} \cos \frac{\theta}{2}$,we get:
$2 \sin^2 \frac{\theta}{2} = (2 \sin \frac{\theta}{2} \cos \frac{\theta}{2}) \cdot \sin \frac{\theta}{2}$
$2 \sin^2 \frac{\theta}{2} = 2 \sin^2 \frac{\theta}{2} \cos \frac{\theta}{2}$
$2 \sin^2 \frac{\theta}{2} (1 - \cos \frac{\theta}{2}) = 0$
Case $1$: $\sin^2 \frac{\theta}{2} = 0 \implies \frac{\theta}{2} = n\pi \implies \theta = 2n\pi$
Case $2$: $1 - \cos \frac{\theta}{2} = 0 \implies \cos \frac{\theta}{2} = 1 \implies \frac{\theta}{2} = 2n\pi \implies \theta = 4n\pi$
Combining both,the solution is $\theta = 2n\pi$ or $\theta = 4n\pi$ for $n \in Z$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The number of values of $x$ in the interval $[0, 5\pi]$ satisfying the equation $3 \sin^2 x - 7 \sin x + 2 = 0$ is
A
$0$
B
$5$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(B) Given the equation $3 \sin^2 x - 7 \sin x + 2 = 0$.
Let $t = \sin x$. Then the equation becomes $3t^2 - 7t + 2 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic: $3t^2 - 6t - t + 2 = 0 \implies 3t(t - 2) - 1(t - 2) = 0 \implies (3t - 1)(t - 2) = 0$.
So,$t = \frac{1}{3}$ or $t = 2$.
Since $\sin x$ cannot be $2$,we have $\sin x = \frac{1}{3}$.
In the interval $[0, 2\pi]$,there are $2$ solutions for $\sin x = \frac{1}{3}$ (one in the first quadrant and one in the second quadrant).
In the interval $[2\pi, 4\pi]$,there are another $2$ solutions.
In the interval $[4\pi, 5\pi]$,there is $1$ solution (in the first quadrant relative to $4\pi$).
Total number of solutions = $2 + 2 + 1 = 5$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The value of $\sin^2 5^{\circ} + \sin^2 10^{\circ} + \sin^2 15^{\circ} + \ldots + \sin^2 85^{\circ} + \sin^2 90^{\circ} = $
A
$\frac{19}{2}$
B
$\frac{3}{2}$
C
$\frac{23}{2}$
D
$\frac{21}{2}$

Solution

(A) The given expression is $S = \sin^2 5^{\circ} + \sin^2 10^{\circ} + \ldots + \sin^2 85^{\circ} + \sin^2 90^{\circ}$.
We know that $\sin^2 \theta + \sin^2(90^{\circ} - \theta) = \sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$.
There are $17$ terms from $5^{\circ}$ to $85^{\circ}$ in steps of $5^{\circ}$.
These can be paired as $(\sin^2 5^{\circ} + \sin^2 85^{\circ}) + (\sin^2 10^{\circ} + \sin^2 80^{\circ}) + \ldots + (\sin^2 40^{\circ} + \sin^2 50^{\circ}) + \sin^2 45^{\circ}$.
There are $8$ such pairs,each summing to $1$,and one middle term $\sin^2 45^{\circ} = (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})^2 = \frac{1}{2}$.
So,the sum of these $17$ terms is $8 \times 1 + \frac{1}{2} = 8.5$.
Adding the last term $\sin^2 90^{\circ} = 1$,the total sum is $8.5 + 1 = 9.5 = \frac{19}{2}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $3 \sin \alpha = 5 \sin \beta$,then $\tan \left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right) \div \tan \left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right) = $
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) Given that $3 \sin \alpha = 5 \sin \beta$,we can write $\frac{\sin \alpha}{\sin \beta} = \frac{5}{3}$.
Applying Componendo and Dividendo,we get:
$\frac{\sin \alpha + \sin \beta}{\sin \alpha - \sin \beta} = \frac{5 + 3}{5 - 3} = \frac{8}{2} = 4$.
Using the sum-to-product formulas:
$\sin \alpha + \sin \beta = 2 \sin \left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right)$
$\sin \alpha - \sin \beta = 2 \cos \left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right) \sin \left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right)$
Substituting these into the ratio:
$\frac{2 \sin \left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right)}{2 \cos \left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right) \sin \left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right)} = 4$
$\tan \left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right) \cot \left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right) = 4$
Since $\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta}$,we have $\tan \left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right) \div \tan \left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right) = 4$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
With usual notations,in a triangle $ABC$,if $\theta$ is any real number,then $a \cos (B-\theta) + b \cos (A+\theta)$ is equal to:
A
$a \cos \theta$
B
$b \cos \theta$
C
$\cos \theta$
D
$c \cos \theta$

Solution

(D) Given expression: $E = a \cos (B-\theta) + b \cos (A+\theta)$
Using the expansion formula $\cos(x \pm y) = \cos x \cos y \mp \sin x \sin y$:
$E = a(\cos B \cos \theta + \sin B \sin \theta) + b(\cos A \cos \theta - \sin A \sin \theta)$
$E = (a \cos B + b \cos A) \cos \theta + (a \sin B - b \sin A) \sin \theta$
By the projection formula in a triangle,$a \cos B + b \cos A = c$.
By the sine rule,$\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = 2R$,so $a = 2R \sin A$ and $b = 2R \sin B$.
Substituting these into the second term: $a \sin B - b \sin A = (2R \sin A) \sin B - (2R \sin B) \sin A = 0$.
Thus,$E = c \cos \theta + 0 \cdot \sin \theta = c \cos \theta$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $A+B=\frac{\pi}{2}$,then the maximum value of $\cos A \cdot \cos B$ is
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$-\frac{1}{2}$
D
$-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

Solution

(B) Given $A+B=\frac{\pi}{2}$,so $B=\frac{\pi}{2}-A$.
Substituting this into the expression,we get $\cos A \cdot \cos B = \cos A \cdot \cos(\frac{\pi}{2}-A)$.
Since $\cos(\frac{\pi}{2}-A) = \sin A$,the expression becomes $\cos A \cdot \sin A$.
Multiplying and dividing by $2$,we get $\frac{2 \sin A \cos A}{2} = \frac{\sin(2A)}{2}$.
The maximum value of $\sin(2A)$ is $1$.
Therefore,the maximum value of $\frac{\sin(2A)}{2}$ is $\frac{1}{2}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The value of $\sqrt{3} \cot 20^{\circ} - 4 \cos 20^{\circ}$ is equal to
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$0$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(A) Let $E = \sqrt{3} \cot 20^{\circ} - 4 \cos 20^{\circ}$.
$E = \sqrt{3} \frac{\cos 20^{\circ}}{\sin 20^{\circ}} - 4 \cos 20^{\circ}$
$E = \frac{\sqrt{3} \cos 20^{\circ} - 4 \sin 20^{\circ} \cos 20^{\circ}}{\sin 20^{\circ}}$
Using $2 \sin \theta \cos \theta = \sin 2\theta$,we get $4 \sin 20^{\circ} \cos 20^{\circ} = 2 \sin 40^{\circ}$.
$E = \frac{\sqrt{3} \cos 20^{\circ} - 2 \sin 40^{\circ}}{\sin 20^{\circ}}$
$E = \frac{\sqrt{3} \cos 20^{\circ} - 2 \sin(60^{\circ} - 20^{\circ})}{\sin 20^{\circ}}$
$E = \frac{\sqrt{3} \cos 20^{\circ} - 2 (\sin 60^{\circ} \cos 20^{\circ} - \cos 60^{\circ} \sin 20^{\circ})}{\sin 20^{\circ}}$
$E = \frac{\sqrt{3} \cos 20^{\circ} - 2 (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cos 20^{\circ} - \frac{1}{2} \sin 20^{\circ})}{\sin 20^{\circ}}$
$E = \frac{\sqrt{3} \cos 20^{\circ} - \sqrt{3} \cos 20^{\circ} + \sin 20^{\circ}}{\sin 20^{\circ}}$
$E = \frac{\sin 20^{\circ}}{\sin 20^{\circ}} = 1$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $3 \sin 2 \theta = 2 \sin 3 \theta$ and $0 < \theta < \pi$,then the value of $\sin \theta$ is equal to
A
$\frac{\sqrt{17}}{4}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{5}}{4}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{15}}{4}$

Solution

(D) Given the equation: $3 \sin 2 \theta = 2 \sin 3 \theta$.
Using the identities $\sin 2 \theta = 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$ and $\sin 3 \theta = 3 \sin \theta - 4 \sin^3 \theta$:
$3(2 \sin \theta \cos \theta) = 2(3 \sin \theta - 4 \sin^3 \theta)$.
$6 \sin \theta \cos \theta = 6 \sin \theta - 8 \sin^3 \theta$.
Since $0 < \theta < \pi$,$\sin \theta \neq 0$,so we can divide by $2 \sin \theta$:
$3 \cos \theta = 3 - 4 \sin^2 \theta$.
Substitute $\sin^2 \theta = 1 - \cos^2 \theta$:
$3 \cos \theta = 3 - 4(1 - \cos^2 \theta) = 3 - 4 + 4 \cos^2 \theta$.
$4 \cos^2 \theta - 3 \cos \theta - 1 = 0$.
Factoring the quadratic: $(4 \cos \theta + 1)(\cos \theta - 1) = 0$.
This gives $\cos \theta = 1$ (which implies $\theta = 0$,not in range) or $\cos \theta = -\frac{1}{4}$.
Using $\sin^2 \theta = 1 - \cos^2 \theta$:
$\sin^2 \theta = 1 - (-\frac{1}{4})^2 = 1 - \frac{1}{16} = \frac{15}{16}$.
Therefore,$\sin \theta = \frac{\sqrt{15}}{4}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$3 \tan^6 10^{\circ} - 27 \tan^4 10^{\circ} + 33 \tan^2 10^{\circ} = $
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) We know that $\tan 3\theta = \frac{3\tan \theta - \tan^3 \theta}{1 - 3\tan^2 \theta}$.
Let $\theta = 10^{\circ}$,then $\tan 30^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{3\tan 10^{\circ} - \tan^3 10^{\circ}}{1 - 3\tan^2 10^{\circ}}$.
Squaring both sides,we get $\frac{1}{3} = \frac{(3\tan 10^{\circ} - \tan^3 10^{\circ})^2}{(1 - 3\tan^2 10^{\circ})^2}$.
$(1 - 3\tan^2 10^{\circ})^2 = 3(9\tan^2 10^{\circ} - 6\tan^4 10^{\circ} + \tan^6 10^{\circ})$.
$1 - 6\tan^2 10^{\circ} + 9\tan^4 10^{\circ} = 27\tan^2 10^{\circ} - 18\tan^4 10^{\circ} + 3\tan^6 10^{\circ}$.
Rearranging the terms: $3\tan^6 10^{\circ} - 27\tan^4 10^{\circ} + 33\tan^2 10^{\circ} = 1$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The value of $\tan 20^{\circ} \tan 80^{\circ} \cot 50^{\circ} = $
A
$\sqrt{3}$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
C
$\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{3}}$
D
$2 \sqrt{3}$

Solution

(A) Let $x = \tan 20^{\circ} \tan 80^{\circ} \cot 50^{\circ}$.
We know that $\cot 50^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\tan 50^{\circ}}$.
So,$x = \frac{\tan 20^{\circ} \tan 80^{\circ}}{\tan 50^{\circ}}$.
Using the identity $\tan \theta \tan(60^{\circ} - \theta) \tan(60^{\circ} + \theta) = \tan 3\theta$,we have $\tan 20^{\circ} \tan(60^{\circ} - 20^{\circ}) \tan(60^{\circ} + 20^{\circ}) = \tan(3 \times 20^{\circ}) = \tan 60^{\circ} = \sqrt{3}$.
Thus,$\tan 20^{\circ} \tan 40^{\circ} \tan 80^{\circ} = \sqrt{3}$.
We need to evaluate $\frac{\tan 20^{\circ} \tan 80^{\circ}}{\tan 50^{\circ}}$.
Using the identity $\tan(60^{\circ} - \theta) \tan \theta \tan(60^{\circ} + \theta) = \tan 3\theta$,we can write $\tan 80^{\circ} = \tan(60^{\circ} + 20^{\circ})$.
Also,$\tan 50^{\circ} = \tan(60^{\circ} - 10^{\circ})$ is not directly helpful,but we know $\tan 50^{\circ} = \tan(60^{\circ} - 10^{\circ})$ and $\tan 70^{\circ} = \tan(60^{\circ} + 10^{\circ})$.
Alternatively,$x = \frac{\sin 20^{\circ} \sin 80^{\circ} \cos 50^{\circ}}{\cos 20^{\circ} \cos 80^{\circ} \sin 50^{\circ}}$.
Using $2 \sin A \sin B = \cos(A-B) - \cos(A+B)$,we get $\sin 20^{\circ} \sin 80^{\circ} = \frac{1}{2}(\cos 60^{\circ} - \cos 100^{\circ}) = \frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{2} + \sin 10^{\circ})$.
After simplification,the value is $\sqrt{3}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $\sin A = n \sin (A + 2B)$,then $\tan (A + B) =$
A
$\frac{1+n}{1-n} \tan B$
B
$\frac{1-n}{1+n} \tan B$
C
$\frac{1+n}{n-1} \tan B$
D
$\frac{n-1}{n+1} \tan B$

Solution

(A) Given $\sin A = n \sin (A + 2B)$.
We can write this as $\frac{\sin A}{\sin (A + 2B)} = n$.
Applying componendo and dividendo:
$\frac{\sin (A + 2B) + \sin A}{\sin (A + 2B) - \sin A} = \frac{1 + n}{1 - n}$.
Using the sum-to-product formulas:
$\frac{2 \sin(A + B) \cos B}{2 \cos(A + B) \sin B} = \frac{1 + n}{1 - n}$.
$\tan (A + B) \cot B = \frac{1 + n}{1 - n}$.
Therefore,$\tan (A + B) = \frac{1 + n}{1 - n} \tan B$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $\sin A + \sin B = x$ and $\cos A + \cos B = y$,then $\sin(A + B) = $
A
$\frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2}$
B
$\frac{xy}{x^2 + y^2}$
C
$\frac{2xy}{x^2 - y^2}$
D
$\frac{xy}{x^2 - y^2}$

Solution

(A) Given: $\sin A + \sin B = x$ $(1)$ and $\cos A + \cos B = y$ $(2)$.
Using sum-to-product formulas:
$2 \sin(\frac{A+B}{2}) \cos(\frac{A-B}{2}) = x$ $(3)$
$2 \cos(\frac{A+B}{2}) \cos(\frac{A-B}{2}) = y$ $(4)$
Dividing $(3)$ by $(4)$:
$\tan(\frac{A+B}{2}) = \frac{x}{y}$.
We know that $\sin(A+B) = \frac{2 \tan(\frac{A+B}{2})}{1 + \tan^2(\frac{A+B}{2})}$.
Substituting the value:
$\sin(A+B) = \frac{2(x/y)}{1 + (x/y)^2} = \frac{2x/y}{(y^2 + x^2)/y^2} = \frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{2} (x + \frac{1}{x})$,then $\sin 3 \theta + \frac{1}{2} (x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3}) = $
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$\frac{1}{4}$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) Given $\sin \theta = \frac{1}{2} (x + \frac{1}{x})$.
Since the range of $\sin \theta$ is $[-1, 1]$,and for any real $x \neq 0$,$|x + \frac{1}{x}| \geq 2$,we have $|\sin \theta| = \frac{1}{2} |x + \frac{1}{x}| \geq 1$.
Thus,$\sin \theta$ can only be $1$ or $-1$.
If $\sin \theta = 1$,then $x + \frac{1}{x} = 2$,which implies $x = 1$.
Then $\sin 3 \theta = \sin(3 \times 90^\circ) = \sin 270^\circ = -1$.
Also,$\frac{1}{2} (x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3}) = \frac{1}{2} (1^3 + \frac{1}{1^3}) = \frac{1}{2} (2) = 1$.
Therefore,$\sin 3 \theta + \frac{1}{2} (x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3}) = -1 + 1 = 0$.
If $\sin \theta = -1$,then $x + \frac{1}{x} = -2$,which implies $x = -1$.
Then $\sin 3 \theta = \sin(3 \times 270^\circ) = \sin 810^\circ = \sin 90^\circ = 1$.
Also,$\frac{1}{2} (x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3}) = \frac{1}{2} ((-1)^3 + \frac{1}{(-1)^3}) = \frac{1}{2} (-2) = -1$.
Therefore,$\sin 3 \theta + \frac{1}{2} (x^3 + \frac{1}{x^3}) = 1 - 1 = 0$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\cos ^4 \frac{\pi}{8}+\cos ^4 \frac{3 \pi}{8}+\cos ^4 \frac{5 \pi}{8}+\cos ^4 \frac{7 \pi}{8}=$
A
$\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{3}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{4}$
D
$\frac{3}{4}$

Solution

(B) We know that $\cos(\pi - \theta) = -\cos \theta$,so $\cos^4(\pi - \theta) = \cos^4 \theta$.
Thus,$\cos^4 \frac{7\pi}{8} = \cos^4(\pi - \frac{\pi}{8}) = \cos^4 \frac{\pi}{8}$ and $\cos^4 \frac{5\pi}{8} = \cos^4(\pi - \frac{3\pi}{8}) = \cos^4 \frac{3\pi}{8}$.
The expression becomes $2(\cos^4 \frac{\pi}{8} + \cos^4 \frac{3\pi}{8})$.
Using $\cos^2 \theta = \frac{1 + \cos 2\theta}{2}$,we have $\cos^4 \theta = (\frac{1 + \cos 2\theta}{2})^2 = \frac{1 + 2\cos 2\theta + \cos^2 2\theta}{4} = \frac{1 + 2\cos 2\theta + \frac{1 + \cos 4\theta}{2}}{4} = \frac{3 + 4\cos 2\theta + \cos 4\theta}{8}$.
For $\theta = \frac{\pi}{8}$,$\cos^4 \frac{\pi}{8} = \frac{3 + 4\cos(\pi/4) + \cos(\pi/2)}{8} = \frac{3 + 4(1/\sqrt{2}) + 0}{8} = \frac{3 + 2\sqrt{2}}{8}$.
For $\theta = \frac{3\pi}{8}$,$\cos^4 \frac{3\pi}{8} = \frac{3 + 4\cos(3\pi/4) + \cos(3\pi/2)}{8} = \frac{3 + 4(-1/\sqrt{2}) + 0}{8} = \frac{3 - 2\sqrt{2}}{8}$.
Summing these,$2(\frac{3 + 2\sqrt{2}}{8} + \frac{3 - 2\sqrt{2}}{8}) = 2(\frac{6}{8}) = 2(\frac{3}{4}) = \frac{3}{2}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The value of $\tan \frac{\pi}{3} + 2 \tan \frac{2 \pi}{3} + 4 \tan \frac{4 \pi}{3} + 8 \tan \frac{8 \pi}{3}$ is equal to (in $\sqrt{3}$)
A
$-5$
B
$5$
C
$-10$
D
$15$

Solution

(A) We know that $\tan \frac{\pi}{3} = \sqrt{3}$.
$\tan \frac{2 \pi}{3} = \tan(\pi - \frac{\pi}{3}) = -\tan \frac{\pi}{3} = -\sqrt{3}$.
$\tan \frac{4 \pi}{3} = \tan(\pi + \frac{\pi}{3}) = \tan \frac{\pi}{3} = \sqrt{3}$.
$\tan \frac{8 \pi}{3} = \tan(2 \pi + \frac{2 \pi}{3}) = \tan \frac{2 \pi}{3} = -\sqrt{3}$.
Substituting these values into the expression:
$\sqrt{3} + 2(-\sqrt{3}) + 4(\sqrt{3}) + 8(-\sqrt{3})$
$= \sqrt{3} - 2 \sqrt{3} + 4 \sqrt{3} - 8 \sqrt{3}$
$= (1 - 2 + 4 - 8) \sqrt{3}$
$= -5 \sqrt{3}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\text{If } \sin(\alpha+\beta)=1, \sin(\alpha-\beta)=\frac{1}{2}, \alpha, \beta \in [0, \frac{\pi}{2}], \text{ then } \tan(\alpha+2\beta) \cdot \tan(2\alpha+\beta) = ?$
A
$1$
B
$-1$
C
$0$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) Given $\sin(\alpha+\beta)=1$. Since $\alpha, \beta \in [0, \frac{\pi}{2}]$,$\alpha+\beta = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
Given $\sin(\alpha-\beta)=\frac{1}{2}$. Since $\alpha, \beta \in [0, \frac{\pi}{2}]$,$\alpha-\beta = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Adding the two equations: $2\alpha = \frac{\pi}{2} + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{4\pi}{6} = \frac{2\pi}{3} \implies \alpha = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
Subtracting the two equations: $2\beta = \frac{\pi}{2} - \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{2\pi}{6} = \frac{\pi}{3} \implies \beta = \frac{\pi}{6}$.
Now,calculate $\tan(\alpha+2\beta) \cdot \tan(2\alpha+\beta)$:
$\alpha+2\beta = \frac{\pi}{3} + 2(\frac{\pi}{6}) = \frac{\pi}{3} + \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3}$.
$2\alpha+\beta = 2(\frac{\pi}{3}) + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{2\pi}{3} + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{5\pi}{6}$.
$\tan(\frac{2\pi}{3}) = -\sqrt{3}$ and $\tan(\frac{5\pi}{6}) = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$.
Product $= (-\sqrt{3}) \cdot (-\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}) = 1$.
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MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
The maximum value of the function $f(x) = a \sin x + b \cos x$ is:
A
$\sqrt{a^2+b^2}$
B
$\sqrt{a^2-b^2}$
C
$a^2+b^2$
D
$a^2-b^2$

Solution

(A) To find the maximum value of the function $f(x) = a \sin x + b \cos x$,we can rewrite it in the form $R \sin(x + \alpha)$.
We multiply and divide by $\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}$:
$f(x) = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} \left( \frac{a}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}} \sin x + \frac{b}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}} \cos x \right)$.
Let $\cos \alpha = \frac{a}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}}$ and $\sin \alpha = \frac{b}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}}$.
Then $f(x) = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} (\sin x \cos \alpha + \cos x \sin \alpha) = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} \sin(x + \alpha)$.
Since the maximum value of $\sin(x + \alpha)$ is $1$,the maximum value of $f(x)$ is $\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The shortest distance between the line $y-x=1$ and the curve $x=y^2$ is
A
$\frac{2 \sqrt{3}}{8}$
B
$\frac{3 \sqrt{2}}{5}$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}$
D
$\frac{3 \sqrt{2}}{8}$

Solution

(D) The given line is $x - y + 1 = 0$. The curve is $x = y^2$.
Let a point on the curve be $P(y^2, y)$.
The distance $d$ from point $P$ to the line $x - y + 1 = 0$ is given by $d = \frac{|y^2 - y + 1|}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-1)^2}} = \frac{|y^2 - y + 1|}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Since $y^2 - y + 1 > 0$ for all real $y$,we have $d = \frac{y^2 - y + 1}{\sqrt{2}}$.
To find the shortest distance,we minimize $f(y) = y^2 - y + 1$.
Taking the derivative,$f'(y) = 2y - 1$. Setting $f'(y) = 0$ gives $y = \frac{1}{2}$.
The minimum value is $f(\frac{1}{2}) = (\frac{1}{2})^2 - \frac{1}{2} + 1 = \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{2} + 1 = \frac{3}{4}$.
Thus,the shortest distance is $d = \frac{3/4}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{3}{4 \sqrt{2}} = \frac{3 \sqrt{2}}{8}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $x = \tan^{-1} \left\{ \frac{\sqrt{1+t^2}-1}{t} \right\}$ and $y = \cos^{-1} \left\{ \frac{1-t^2}{1+t^2} \right\}$,then $\frac{dy}{dx}$ is equal to
A
$2$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$4$
D
$\frac{1}{4}$

Solution

(C) Let $t = \tan \theta$. Then $\theta = \tan^{-1} t$.
For $x$: $x = \tan^{-1} \left\{ \frac{\sqrt{1+\tan^2 \theta}-1}{\tan \theta} \right\} = \tan^{-1} \left\{ \frac{\sec \theta - 1}{\tan \theta} \right\} = \tan^{-1} \left\{ \frac{1-\cos \theta}{\sin \theta} \right\} = \tan^{-1} \left\{ \tan \frac{\theta}{2} \right\} = \frac{\theta}{2} = \frac{1}{2} \tan^{-1} t$.
Thus,$\frac{dx}{dt} = \frac{1}{2(1+t^2)}$.
For $y$: $y = \cos^{-1} \left\{ \frac{1-\tan^2 \theta}{1+\tan^2 \theta} \right\} = \cos^{-1} (\cos 2\theta) = 2\theta = 2 \tan^{-1} t$.
Thus,$\frac{dy}{dt} = \frac{2}{1+t^2}$.
Now,$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt} = \frac{2/(1+t^2)}{1/(2(1+t^2))} = 2 \times 2 = 4$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $y = x^x + x^{\frac{1}{x}}$,then $\frac{dy}{dx}$ is equal to
A
$x^x(1+\log x) + x^{\frac{1}{x}} \frac{1}{x^2}(1-\log x)$
B
$(x^x + x^{\frac{1}{x}})[1+\log x + \frac{1}{x^2}(1-\log x)]$
C
$(x^x + x^{\frac{1}{x}})[(1+\log x) - \frac{1}{x^2}(1-\log x)]$
D
$x^x(1+\log x) - x^{\frac{1}{x}} \frac{1}{x^2}(1-\log x)$

Solution

(A) Let $y = u + v$,where $u = x^x$ and $v = x^{\frac{1}{x}}$.
Then $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{du}{dx} + \frac{dv}{dx}$.
For $u = x^x$,taking $\log$ on both sides: $\log u = x \log x$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$: $\frac{1}{u} \frac{du}{dx} = 1 \cdot \log x + x \cdot \frac{1}{x} = \log x + 1$.
So,$\frac{du}{dx} = x^x(1 + \log x)$.
For $v = x^{\frac{1}{x}}$,taking $\log$ on both sides: $\log v = \frac{1}{x} \log x$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$: $\frac{1}{v} \frac{dv}{dx} = (-\frac{1}{x^2}) \log x + \frac{1}{x} (\frac{1}{x}) = \frac{1 - \log x}{x^2}$.
So,$\frac{dv}{dx} = x^{\frac{1}{x}} \frac{1 - \log x}{x^2}$.
Therefore,$\frac{dy}{dx} = x^x(1 + \log x) + x^{\frac{1}{x}} \frac{1 - \log x}{x^2}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $f(\theta) = \cos \theta_1 \cdot \cos \theta_2 \cdot \cos \theta_3 \cdots \cos \theta_n$,then $\tan \theta_1 + \tan \theta_2 + \tan \theta_3 + \cdots + \tan \theta_n =$
A
$\frac{-f^{\prime}(\theta)}{f(\theta)}$
B
$\frac{f^{\prime}(\theta)}{f(\theta)}$
C
$\frac{-f^{\prime \prime}(\theta)}{f^{\prime}(\theta)}$
D
$\frac{f^{\prime \prime}(\theta)}{f^{\prime}(\theta)}$

Solution

(A) Given the function $f(\theta) = \cos \theta_1 \cdot \cos \theta_2 \cdot \cos \theta_3 \cdots \cos \theta_n$.
Taking the natural logarithm on both sides,we get:
$\ln(f(\theta)) = \ln(\cos \theta_1) + \ln(\cos \theta_2) + \cdots + \ln(\cos \theta_n)$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $\theta$ (assuming $\theta$ represents the set of variables $\theta_1, \theta_2, \dots, \theta_n$):
$\frac{1}{f(\theta)} \cdot f^{\prime}(\theta) = \frac{1}{\cos \theta_1} \cdot (-\sin \theta_1) \cdot \frac{d\theta_1}{d\theta} + \cdots + \frac{1}{\cos \theta_n} \cdot (-\sin \theta_n) \cdot \frac{d\theta_n}{d\theta}$.
If we consider the derivative with respect to the individual variables or the sum of logarithmic derivatives,we observe that $\frac{f^{\prime}(\theta)}{f(\theta)} = -(\tan \theta_1 + \tan \theta_2 + \cdots + \tan \theta_n)$.
Therefore,$\tan \theta_1 + \tan \theta_2 + \cdots + \tan \theta_n = -\frac{f^{\prime}(\theta)}{f(\theta)}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
The derivative of $y = x^{\left(x^x\right)}$ with respect to $x$ is:
A
$x^{\left(x^x\right)} \cdot x^x \left( \frac{1}{x} + \log x + \log^2 x \right)$
B
$x^{\left(x^x\right)} \cdot x^x \left( \frac{1}{x} + \log x \right)$
C
$x^{\left(x^x\right)} \cdot x^x \left( \frac{1}{x} + \log x (1 + \log x) \right)$
D
$x^{\left(x^x\right)} \cdot x^x \left( \frac{1}{x} + \log x + \log x \cdot \log x \right)$

Solution

(C) Let $y = x^{\left(x^x\right)}$. Taking the natural logarithm on both sides,we get: $\log y = x^x \log x$.
Now,differentiate both sides with respect to $x$: $\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx} (x^x) \cdot \log x + x^x \cdot \frac{d}{dx} (\log x)$.
To find $\frac{d}{dx} (x^x)$,let $u = x^x$. Then $\log u = x \log x$. Differentiating gives $\frac{1}{u} \frac{du}{dx} = 1 \cdot \log x + x \cdot \frac{1}{x} = \log x + 1$.
So,$\frac{du}{dx} = x^x (1 + \log x)$.
Substituting this back into the main equation: $\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx} = [x^x (1 + \log x)] \log x + x^x \cdot \frac{1}{x}$.
$\frac{dy}{dx} = y \left[ x^x \log x (1 + \log x) + x^x \cdot \frac{1}{x} \right]$.
$\frac{dy}{dx} = x^{\left(x^x\right)} \cdot x^x \left( \frac{1}{x} + \log x (1 + \log x) \right)$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $y = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{4x}{1+5x^2}\right) + \cot^{-1}\left(\frac{3-2x}{2+3x}\right)$,then $\frac{dy}{dx}$ is equal to
A
$\frac{5}{1+25x^2}$
B
$\frac{1}{1+25x^2}$
C
$\frac{1}{1+5x^2}$
D
$\frac{5}{1+5x^2}$

Solution

(A) Given $y = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{5x-x}{1+5x \cdot x}\right) + \cot^{-1}\left(\frac{\frac{3}{2}-x}{1+\frac{3}{2}x}\right)$.
Using the formula $\tan^{-1} A - \tan^{-1} B = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{A-B}{1+AB}\right)$,we have:
$y = (\tan^{-1}(5x) - \tan^{-1}(x)) + (\cot^{-1}(x) - \cot^{-1}(\frac{3}{2}))$.
Since $\cot^{-1}(x) = \frac{\pi}{2} - \tan^{-1}(x)$,we substitute:
$y = \tan^{-1}(5x) - \tan^{-1}(x) + \frac{\pi}{2} - \tan^{-1}(x) - \cot^{-1}(\frac{3}{2})$.
$y = \tan^{-1}(5x) - 2\tan^{-1}(x) + \frac{\pi}{2} - \cot^{-1}(\frac{3}{2})$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx}(\tan^{-1}(5x)) - 2\frac{d}{dx}(\tan^{-1}(x)) + 0 - 0$.
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{5}{1+(5x)^2} - \frac{2}{1+x^2} = \frac{5}{1+25x^2} - \frac{2}{1+x^2}$.
Note: Re-evaluating the expression $\cot^{-1}\left(\frac{3-2x}{2+3x}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{2+3x}{3-2x}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{\frac{2}{3}+x}{1-\frac{2}{3}x}\right) = \tan^{-1}(\frac{2}{3}) + \tan^{-1}(x)$.
Thus,$y = \tan^{-1}(5x) - \tan^{-1}(x) + \tan^{-1}(\frac{2}{3}) + \tan^{-1}(x) = \tan^{-1}(5x) + \tan^{-1}(\frac{2}{3})$.
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{5}{1+25x^2}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $y = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{12x - 64x^3}{1 - 48x^2}\right)$,then $\frac{dy}{dx} = $
A
$\frac{3}{1 + 16x^2}$
B
$\frac{4}{1 + 16x^2}$
C
$\frac{12}{1 + 16x^2}$
D
$\frac{1}{1 + 16x^2}$

Solution

(C) Let $4x = \tan \theta$,then $\theta = \tan^{-1}(4x)$.
Substituting this into the expression for $y$:
$y = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{3(4x) - (4x)^3}{1 - 3(4x)^2}\right)$
Using the identity $\tan(3\theta) = \frac{3\tan \theta - \tan^3 \theta}{1 - 3\tan^2 \theta}$,we get:
$y = \tan^{-1}(\tan(3\theta)) = 3\theta$
Substituting $\theta = \tan^{-1}(4x)$ back:
$y = 3 \tan^{-1}(4x)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 3 \cdot \frac{1}{1 + (4x)^2} \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(4x)$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = 3 \cdot \frac{1}{1 + 16x^2} \cdot 4 = \frac{12}{1 + 16x^2}$
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $f(x) = \cot^{-1}\left(\frac{x^x - x^{-x}}{2}\right)$,then the value of $f'(1)$ is equal to
A
-$1$
B
$1$
C
-$2$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) Given $f(x) = \cot^{-1}\left(\frac{x^x - x^{-x}}{2}\right)$.
Let $u = x^x$. Then $f(x) = \cot^{-1}\left(\frac{u - u^{-1}}{2}\right) = \cot^{-1}\left(\frac{u^2 - 1}{2u}\right)$.
Using the identity $\cot^{-1}(z) = \tan^{-1}(1/z)$,we have $f(x) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{2u}{u^2 - 1}\right)$.
Recall that $2\tan^{-1}(u) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{2u}{1 - u^2}\right)$,so $f(x) = -2\tan^{-1}(u) + \frac{\pi}{2}$ (for appropriate range).
Differentiating with respect to $x$: $f'(x) = -2 \cdot \frac{1}{1 + u^2} \cdot \frac{du}{dx}$.
Since $u = x^x$,$\frac{du}{dx} = x^x(1 + \ln x)$.
At $x = 1$,$u = 1^1 = 1$ and $\frac{du}{dx} = 1^1(1 + \ln 1) = 1$.
Thus,$f'(1) = -2 \cdot \frac{1}{1 + 1^2} \cdot 1 = -2 \cdot \frac{1}{2} = -1$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
For $n \in N$,if $y = a x^{n+1} + b x^{-n}$,then $x^2 \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2} = $
A
$n(n-1) y$
B
$n(n+1) y$
C
$n^2 y$
D
$(n+1) y$

Solution

(B) Given $y = a x^{n+1} + b x^{-n}$.
First derivative: $\frac{dy}{dx} = a(n+1)x^n + b(-n)x^{-n-1}$.
Second derivative: $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = a(n+1)nx^{n-1} + b(-n)(-n-1)x^{-n-2}$.
$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = an(n+1)x^{n-1} + bn(n+1)x^{-n-2}$.
Multiply by $x^2$: $x^2 \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = an(n+1)x^{n+1} + bn(n+1)x^{-n}$.
$x^2 \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = n(n+1) [a x^{n+1} + b x^{-n}]$.
Since $y = a x^{n+1} + b x^{-n}$,we have $x^2 \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = n(n+1)y$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $y = a^x \cdot b^{2x-1}$,then $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}$ is equal to
A
$y(\log(a b^2))$
B
$y^2(\log(a b^2))$
C
$y(\log(a b^2))^2$
D
$y^2(\log(a b))^2$

Solution

(C) Given $y = a^x \cdot b^{2x-1}$.
We can rewrite this as $y = a^x \cdot (b^2)^x \cdot b^{-1} = \frac{1}{b} (a b^2)^x$.
Taking the natural logarithm on both sides: $\log y = \log \left( \frac{1}{b} (a b^2)^x \right) = \log(1) - \log(b) + x \log(a b^2) = -\log b + x \log(a b^2)$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$: $\frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx} = \log(a b^2)$.
So,$\frac{dy}{dx} = y \log(a b^2)$.
Differentiating again with respect to $x$: $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2} = \frac{dy}{dx} \log(a b^2)$.
Substituting $\frac{dy}{dx} = y \log(a b^2)$,we get $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2} = (y \log(a b^2)) \cdot \log(a b^2) = y(\log(a b^2))^2$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
For $n \in \mathbb{N}$,find the $n$-th derivative of $\log x$,i.e.,$\frac{d^{n}}{d x^{n}}(\log x) = $
A
$\frac{(n-1)!}{x^n}$
B
$\frac{n!}{x^{n}}$
C
$\frac{(n-2)!}{x^{n}}$
D
$(-1)^{n-1} \frac{(n-1)!}{x^{n}}$

Solution

(D) Let $y = \log x$.
Then,the first derivative is $y_1 = \frac{d}{dx}(\log x) = x^{-1}$.
The second derivative is $y_2 = \frac{d}{dx}(x^{-1}) = -1 \cdot x^{-2}$.
The third derivative is $y_3 = \frac{d}{dx}(-1 \cdot x^{-2}) = (-1)(-2) \cdot x^{-3} = 2 \cdot x^{-3}$.
The fourth derivative is $y_4 = \frac{d}{dx}(2 \cdot x^{-3}) = 2(-3) \cdot x^{-4} = -6 \cdot x^{-4} = -3! \cdot x^{-4}$.
By observing the pattern,the $n$-th derivative is given by $y_n = (-1)^{n-1} \cdot (n-1)! \cdot x^{-n}$.
Thus,$\frac{d^{n}}{d x^{n}}(\log x) = (-1)^{n-1} \frac{(n-1)!}{x^{n}}$.
256
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $f(x) = 3x^3 + 2x^2 f'(1) + x f''(2) + f'''(3)$,then $f(x) = $
A
$\frac{1}{7}(3x^3 - 90x^2 + 72x + 18)$
B
$\frac{1}{7}(21x^3 - 90x^2 + 72x + 126)$
C
$3x^3 - 90x^2 + 72x + 18$
D
$3x^3 - 45x^2 + 36x + 9$

Solution

(B) Given $f(x) = 3x^3 + Ax^2 + Bx + C$,where $A = 2f'(1)$,$B = f''(2)$,and $C = f'''(3)$.
First,find the derivatives:
$f'(x) = 9x^2 + 2Ax + B$
$f''(x) = 18x + 2A$
$f'''(x) = 18$
Now,evaluate the constants:
$f'''(3) = 18$,so $C = 18$.
$f''(2) = 18(2) + 2A = 36 + 2A$. Since $B = f''(2)$,we have $B = 36 + 2A$.
$f'(1) = 9(1)^2 + 2A(1) + B = 9 + 2A + B$. Since $A = 2f'(1)$,we have $A = 2(9 + 2A + B) = 18 + 4A + 2B$.
Substitute $B = 36 + 2A$ into the equation for $A$:
$A = 18 + 4A + 2(36 + 2A)$
$A = 18 + 4A + 72 + 4A$
$A = 90 + 8A$
$-7A = 90 \implies A = -\frac{90}{7}$.
Now find $B$:
$B = 36 + 2(-\frac{90}{7}) = 36 - \frac{180}{7} = \frac{252 - 180}{7} = \frac{72}{7}$.
Thus,$f(x) = 3x^3 - \frac{90}{7}x^2 + \frac{72}{7}x + 18 = \frac{1}{7}(21x^3 - 90x^2 + 72x + 126)$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$,then $\frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}$ is
A
$\frac{-b^4}{a}$
B
$\frac{b^4}{a^2}$
C
$\frac{-b^4}{y^3}$
D
$\frac{-b^4}{a^2 y^3}$

Solution

(D) Given the equation of the ellipse: $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$\frac{2x}{a^2} + \frac{2y}{b^2} \cdot \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
$\frac{y}{b^2} \cdot \frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{x}{a^2} \implies \frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{b^2 x}{a^2 y}$.
Now,differentiate again with respect to $x$ using the quotient rule:
$\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2} = -\frac{b^2}{a^2} \cdot \frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{x}{y} \right) = -\frac{b^2}{a^2} \cdot \left( \frac{y(1) - x(dy/dx)}{y^2} \right)$.
Substitute $\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{b^2 x}{a^2 y}$:
$\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2} = -\frac{b^2}{a^2} \cdot \left( \frac{y - x(-b^2 x / a^2 y)}{y^2} \right) = -\frac{b^2}{a^2} \cdot \left( \frac{a^2 y^2 + b^2 x^2}{a^2 y^3} \right)$.
Since $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$,we have $b^2 x^2 + a^2 y^2 = a^2 b^2$.
Substituting this into the expression:
$\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2} = -\frac{b^2}{a^2} \cdot \left( \frac{a^2 b^2}{a^2 y^3} \right) = -\frac{b^4}{a^2 y^3}$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $f(x)=3 x^2+2 x f^{\prime}(1)+f^{\prime \prime}(2)$,then $f(x)=$ . . . . . .
A
$3 x^2+8 x+4$
B
$3 x^2+12 x+12$
C
$3 x^2-12 x+6$
D
$3 x^2-18 x+5$

Solution

(C) Given $f(x) = 3x^2 + 2x f'(1) + f''(2)$.
Let $f'(1) = a$ and $f''(2) = b$.
Then $f(x) = 3x^2 + 2ax + b$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $f'(x) = 6x + 2a$.
At $x = 1$,$f'(1) = 6(1) + 2a = 6 + 2a$.
Since $f'(1) = a$,we have $a = 6 + 2a$,which implies $a = -6$.
Now,differentiating $f'(x) = 6x + 2a$ again,we get $f''(x) = 6$.
Thus,$f''(2) = 6$.
Since $f''(2) = b$,we have $b = 6$.
Substituting $a = -6$ and $b = 6$ into the expression for $f(x)$:
$f(x) = 3x^2 + 2(-6)x + 6 = 3x^2 - 12x + 6$.
259
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $[x]^2-5[x]+6=0$,where $[\cdot]$ denotes the greatest integer function,then $x$ belongs to:
A
$x \in [2, 3)$
B
$x \in [2, 4)$
C
$x \in [3, 4)$
D
$x \in [2, 5)$

Solution

(B) Given the equation $[x]^2-5[x]+6=0$. Let $[x] = y$.
Then $y^2-5y+6=0$.
Factoring the quadratic equation,we get $(y-2)(y-3)=0$.
So,$[x]=2$ or $[x]=3$.
If $[x]=2$,then $2 \le x < 3$.
If $[x]=3$,then $3 \le x < 4$.
Combining these intervals,we get $x \in [2, 4)$.
260
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
The function $f(x) = \sec \left[ \log \left( x + \sqrt{1 + x^2} \right) \right]$ is . . . . . . function.
A
even
B
odd
C
neither even nor odd
D
square

Solution

(A) To determine if the function $f(x) = \sec \left[ \log \left( x + \sqrt{1 + x^2} \right) \right]$ is even or odd,we evaluate $f(-x)$.
First,consider the inner function $g(x) = \log \left( x + \sqrt{1 + x^2} \right)$.
$g(-x) = \log \left( -x + \sqrt{1 + (-x)^2} \right) = \log \left( \sqrt{1 + x^2} - x \right)$.
Multiply and divide by $\left( \sqrt{1 + x^2} + x \right)$:
$g(-x) = \log \left( \frac{(\sqrt{1 + x^2} - x)(\sqrt{1 + x^2} + x)}{\sqrt{1 + x^2} + x} \right) = \log \left( \frac{1 + x^2 - x^2}{\sqrt{1 + x^2} + x} \right) = \log \left( \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 + x^2} + x} \right) = -\log \left( x + \sqrt{1 + x^2} \right) = -g(x)$.
Since $g(x)$ is an odd function,we have $f(-x) = \sec(g(-x)) = \sec(-g(x))$.
Since $\sec(\theta)$ is an even function,$\sec(-g(x)) = \sec(g(x)) = f(x)$.
Therefore,$f(-x) = f(x)$,which means the function is an even function.
261
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $f(x) = \cos(\log x)$,then the value of $f(x^2) \cdot f(y^2) - \frac{1}{2} \left[ f\left(\frac{x^2}{y^2}\right) + f(x^2 y^2) \right]$ is:
A
$-2$
B
$-1$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$0$

Solution

(D) Given $f(x) = \cos(\log x)$.
We need to evaluate $f(x^2) \cdot f(y^2) - \frac{1}{2} \left[ f\left(\frac{x^2}{y^2}\right) + f(x^2 y^2) \right]$.
First,calculate the terms:
$f(x^2) = \cos(\log x^2) = \cos(2 \log x)$
$f(y^2) = \cos(\log y^2) = \cos(2 \log y)$
$f\left(\frac{x^2}{y^2}\right) = \cos(\log \frac{x^2}{y^2}) = \cos(2 \log x - 2 \log y)$
$f(x^2 y^2) = \cos(\log x^2 y^2) = \cos(2 \log x + 2 \log y)$
Let $A = 2 \log x$ and $B = 2 \log y$.
The expression becomes $\cos A \cdot \cos B - \frac{1}{2} [\cos(A - B) + \cos(A + B)]$.
Using the trigonometric identity $\cos(A - B) + \cos(A + B) = 2 \cos A \cos B$,we get:
$\cos A \cos B - \frac{1}{2} [2 \cos A \cos B] = \cos A \cos B - \cos A \cos B = 0$.
262
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $f(x) = 3x + 10$ and $g(x) = x^2 - 1$,then $(fog)^{-1}(x) = $
A
$\left(\frac{x-7}{3}\right)^{\frac{1}{2}}$
B
$\left(\frac{x-7}{3}\right)$
C
$\left(\frac{x-7}{3}\right)^{\frac{1}{3}}$
D
$\left(\frac{3}{x-7}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}$

Solution

(A) Given $f(x) = 3x + 10$ and $g(x) = x^2 - 1$.
First,find the composite function $(fog)(x) = f(g(x))$.
$(fog)(x) = f(x^2 - 1) = 3(x^2 - 1) + 10$.
$(fog)(x) = 3x^2 - 3 + 10 = 3x^2 + 7$.
Let $y = (fog)(x) = 3x^2 + 7$.
To find the inverse,solve for $x$ in terms of $y$:
$y - 7 = 3x^2$.
$x^2 = \frac{y - 7}{3}$.
$x = \pm \sqrt{\frac{y - 7}{3}}$.
Replacing $y$ with $x$,we get $(fog)^{-1}(x) = \sqrt{\frac{x - 7}{3}} = \left(\frac{x - 7}{3}\right)^{\frac{1}{2}}$.
263
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$f(x) = \begin{cases} 3-x, & -1 \leqslant x < 0 \\ 1+\frac{5x}{3}, & -3 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \end{cases}$ and $g(x) = \begin{cases} -x, & -2 \leqslant x \leqslant 3 \\ x, & 0 \leqslant x \leqslant 1 \end{cases}$. Find the range of $(f \circ g)(x)$.
A
$[1, \frac{8}{3}]$
B
$[-4, \frac{8}{3}]$
C
$[-4, \frac{13}{3}]$
D
$[\frac{8}{3}, \frac{10}{3}]$

Solution

(C) To find the range of $(f \circ g)(x)$,we first determine the range of $g(x)$.
For $g(x) = \begin{cases} -x, & -2 \leqslant x \leqslant 3 \\ x, & 0 \leqslant x \leqslant 1 \end{cases}$,the range of $g(x)$ is $[-3, 2]$.
Now,we evaluate $f(u)$ where $u \in [-3, 2]$.
Given $f(u) = \begin{cases} 3-u, & -1 \leqslant u < 0 \\ 1+\frac{5u}{3}, & -3 \leqslant u \leqslant 2 \end{cases}$.
Since the domain of $f$ is $[-3, 2]$,we consider the values of $f(u)$ for $u \in [-3, 2]$.
For $u \in [-3, 2]$,$f(u) = 1 + \frac{5u}{3}$.
The minimum value is $f(-3) = 1 + \frac{5(-3)}{3} = 1 - 5 = -4$.
The maximum value is $f(2) = 1 + \frac{5(2)}{3} = 1 + \frac{10}{3} = \frac{13}{3}$.
Thus,the range of $(f \circ g)(x)$ is $[-4, \frac{13}{3}]$.
264
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $f(x) = \log \left(\frac{1+x}{1-x}\right)$ and $g(x) = \frac{3x+x^3}{1+3x^2}$,then $(fog)(x) =$
A
$2f(x)$
B
$3f(x)$
C
$4f(x)$
D
$-f(x)$

Solution

(B) Given $f(x) = \log \left(\frac{1+x}{1-x}\right)$ and $g(x) = \frac{3x+x^3}{1+3x^2}$.
We need to find $(fog)(x) = f(g(x))$.
Substitute $g(x)$ into $f(x)$:
$(fog)(x) = \log \left(\frac{1+g(x)}{1-g(x)}\right) = \log \left(\frac{1+\frac{3x+x^3}{1+3x^2}}{1-\frac{3x+x^3}{1+3x^2}}\right)$.
Simplify the expression inside the logarithm:
$= \log \left(\frac{\frac{1+3x^2+3x+x^3}{1+3x^2}}{\frac{1+3x^2-3x-x^3}{1+3x^2}}\right) = \log \left(\frac{1+3x+3x^2+x^3}{1-3x+3x^2-x^3}\right)$.
Recognize the binomial expansions $(1+x)^3 = 1+3x+3x^2+x^3$ and $(1-x)^3 = 1-3x+3x^2-x^3$:
$= \log \left(\frac{(1+x)^3}{(1-x)^3}\right) = \log \left(\left(\frac{1+x}{1-x}\right)^3\right)$.
Using the property $\log(a^n) = n \log(a)$:
$= 3 \log \left(\frac{1+x}{1-x}\right) = 3f(x)$.
Thus,$(fog)(x) = 3f(x)$.
265
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
The function defined by $f(x) = \frac{2x+3}{3x+4}, x \neq -\frac{4}{3}$ is
A
only one-one
B
only onto
C
one-one and onto for $y \neq \frac{2}{3}$
D
neither one-one nor onto

Solution

(C) To check for one-one: Let $f(x_1) = f(x_2)$.
$\frac{2x_1+3}{3x_1+4} = \frac{2x_2+3}{3x_2+4}$
$(2x_1+3)(3x_2+4) = (2x_2+3)(3x_1+4)$
$6x_1x_2 + 8x_1 + 9x_2 + 12 = 6x_1x_2 + 8x_2 + 9x_1 + 12$
$8x_1 + 9x_2 = 8x_2 + 9x_1$
$x_1 = x_2$. Thus,the function is one-one.
To check for onto: Let $y = \frac{2x+3}{3x+4}$.
$y(3x+4) = 2x+3$
$3xy + 4y = 2x+3$
$x(3y-2) = 3-4y$
$x = \frac{3-4y}{3y-2}$.
For $x$ to be defined,$3y-2 \neq 0$,so $y \neq \frac{2}{3}$.
The range of the function is $\mathbb{R} - \{\frac{2}{3}\}$,which is the codomain. Thus,the function is onto for $y \neq \frac{2}{3}$.
266
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
Let $f: R-\{2\} \rightarrow R-\{1\}$ defined by $f(x)=\frac{x-3}{x-2}$ and $g: R \rightarrow R$ defined by $g(x)=3x-2$. Then,the sum of all values of $x$ for which $f^{-1}(x)+g^{-1}(x)=\frac{19}{6}$ is
A
$\frac{5}{2}$
B
$\frac{7}{2}$
C
$\frac{9}{2}$
D
$\frac{11}{2}$

Solution

(A) Step $1$: Find $f^{-1}(x)$. Let $y = \frac{x-3}{x-2}$. Then $y(x-2) = x-3$,so $xy - 2y = x - 3$. Thus $x(y-1) = 2y-3$,which gives $x = \frac{2y-3}{y-1}$. So,$f^{-1}(x) = \frac{2x-3}{x-1}$.
Step $2$: Find $g^{-1}(x)$. Let $y = 3x-2$. Then $3x = y+2$,so $x = \frac{y+2}{3}$. Thus,$g^{-1}(x) = \frac{x+2}{3}$.
Step $3$: Solve the equation $f^{-1}(x) + g^{-1}(x) = \frac{19}{6}$.
$\frac{2x-3}{x-1} + \frac{x+2}{3} = \frac{19}{6}$.
Multiply by $6(x-1)$ to clear denominators: $6(2x-3) + 2(x-1)(x+2) = 19(x-1)$.
$12x - 18 + 2(x^2 + x - 2) = 19x - 19$.
$12x - 18 + 2x^2 + 2x - 4 = 19x - 19$.
$2x^2 + 14x - 22 = 19x - 19$.
$2x^2 - 5x - 3 = 0$.
Step $4$: Solve the quadratic equation $2x^2 - 5x - 3 = 0$.
$(2x+1)(x-3) = 0$.
The roots are $x = -\frac{1}{2}$ and $x = 3$.
Step $5$: The sum of the values of $x$ is $-\frac{1}{2} + 3 = \frac{5}{2}$.
267
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
Which of the following is not a homogeneous function?
A
$y^2+2xy$
B
$2x-3y$
C
$\sin\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)$
D
$\cos x+\sin y$

Solution

(D) function $f(x, y)$ is said to be a homogeneous function of degree $n$ if $f(\lambda x, \lambda y) = \lambda^n f(x, y)$.
$1$. For $f(x, y) = y^2+2xy$,$f(\lambda x, \lambda y) = (\lambda y)^2 + 2(\lambda x)(\lambda y) = \lambda^2(y^2+2xy) = \lambda^2 f(x, y)$. This is homogeneous of degree $2$.
$2$. For $f(x, y) = 2x-3y$,$f(\lambda x, \lambda y) = 2(\lambda x) - 3(\lambda y) = \lambda(2x-3y) = \lambda^1 f(x, y)$. This is homogeneous of degree $1$.
$3$. For $f(x, y) = \sin\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)$,$f(\lambda x, \lambda y) = \sin\left(\frac{\lambda y}{\lambda x}\right) = \sin\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = \lambda^0 f(x, y)$. This is homogeneous of degree $0$.
$4$. For $f(x, y) = \cos x + \sin y$,$f(\lambda x, \lambda y) = \cos(\lambda x) + \sin(\lambda y)$. This cannot be expressed in the form $\lambda^n f(x, y)$ for any $n$.
Therefore,$\cos x + \sin y$ is not a homogeneous function.
268
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{e^{2030 \log x}-e^{2029 \log x}}{e^{2028 \log x}-e^{2027 \log x}} \,d x = \dots$
A
$\frac{x^2}{2}+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
B
$x+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
C
$\frac{x^3}{3}+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
D
$\frac{x}{3}+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration

Solution

(C) Given the integral $I = \int \frac{e^{2030 \log x}-e^{2029 \log x}}{e^{2028 \log x}-e^{2027 \log x}} \,d x$.
Using the property $e^{n \log x} = e^{\log x^n} = x^n$,we can rewrite the integrand:
$I = \int \frac{x^{2030} - x^{2029}}{x^{2028} - x^{2027}} \,d x$.
Factor out the highest common powers from the numerator and denominator:
$I = \int \frac{x^{2029}(x - 1)}{x^{2027}(x - 1)} \,d x$.
Assuming $x \neq 1$,we can cancel the term $(x - 1)$:
$I = \int \frac{x^{2029}}{x^{2027}} \,d x = \int x^{2029 - 2027} \,d x = \int x^2 \,d x$.
Integrating $x^2$ with respect to $x$,we get:
$I = \frac{x^3}{3} + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
269
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{x+\sin x}{1+\cos x} \,d x=$
A
$x \cos x+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
B
$x \tan x+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
C
$x \tan \frac{x}{2}+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
D
$x \sec ^2 \frac{x}{2}+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration

Solution

(C) We have the integral $I = \int \frac{x+\sin x}{1+\cos x} \,d x$.
Using the trigonometric identities $\sin x = 2 \sin \frac{x}{2} \cos \frac{x}{2}$ and $1+\cos x = 2 \cos^2 \frac{x}{2}$,we get:
$I = \int \frac{x + 2 \sin \frac{x}{2} \cos \frac{x}{2}}{2 \cos^2 \frac{x}{2}} \,d x$
$I = \int \left( \frac{x}{2 \cos^2 \frac{x}{2}} + \frac{2 \sin \frac{x}{2} \cos \frac{x}{2}}{2 \cos^2 \frac{x}{2}} \right) \,d x$
$I = \int \left( \frac{1}{2} x \sec^2 \frac{x}{2} + \tan \frac{x}{2} \right) \,d x$
$I = \frac{1}{2} \int x \sec^2 \frac{x}{2} \,d x + \int \tan \frac{x}{2} \,d x$
Using integration by parts for the first term $\int u v' = uv - \int u' v$:
Let $u = x$ and $v' = \sec^2 \frac{x}{2}$. Then $u' = 1$ and $v = 2 \tan \frac{x}{2}$.
$\frac{1}{2} \int x \sec^2 \frac{x}{2} \,d x = \frac{1}{2} \left( x \cdot 2 \tan \frac{x}{2} - \int 2 \tan \frac{x}{2} \,d x \right) = x \tan \frac{x}{2} - \int \tan \frac{x}{2} \,d x$.
Substituting this back into the expression for $I$:
$I = x \tan \frac{x}{2} - \int \tan \frac{x}{2} \,d x + \int \tan \frac{x}{2} \,d x = x \tan \frac{x}{2} + c$.
270
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{\cos 2x - \cos 2\alpha}{\cos x - \cos \alpha} dx =$
A
$2 \cos x + 2x \cos \alpha + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
B
$2 \cos x - 2x \cos \alpha + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
C
$2 \sin x + 2x \cos \alpha + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
D
$2 \sin x + 2x \sin \alpha + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.

Solution

(C) We know that $\cos 2\theta = 2\cos^2 \theta - 1$.
Substituting this into the integral,we get:
$\int \frac{(2\cos^2 x - 1) - (2\cos^2 \alpha - 1)}{\cos x - \cos \alpha} dx$
$= \int \frac{2\cos^2 x - 2\cos^2 \alpha}{\cos x - \cos \alpha} dx$
$= 2 \int \frac{(\cos x - \cos \alpha)(\cos x + \cos \alpha)}{\cos x - \cos \alpha} dx$
$= 2 \int (\cos x + \cos \alpha) dx$
$= 2 (\sin x + x \cos \alpha) + c$
$= 2 \sin x + 2x \cos \alpha + c$.
271
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{dx}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} =$
A
$\tan x + \cot x + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
B
$\tan x - \cot x + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
C
$\tan x \cot x + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
D
$\tan x - \cot 2x + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.

Solution

(B) We have the integral $I = \int \frac{dx}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x}$.
Since $1 = \sin^2 x + \cos^2 x$,we can write the integral as:
$I = \int \frac{\sin^2 x + \cos^2 x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} dx$
$I = \int \left( \frac{\sin^2 x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} + \frac{\cos^2 x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} \right) dx$
$I = \int \left( \frac{1}{\cos^2 x} + \frac{1}{\sin^2 x} \right) dx$
$I = \int (\sec^2 x + \csc^2 x) dx$
Using the standard integrals $\int \sec^2 x dx = \tan x$ and $\int \csc^2 x dx = -\cot x$,we get:
$I = \tan x - \cot x + c$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
If $A = \begin{bmatrix} a & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & b & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & c \end{bmatrix}$ where $a = 7^x$,$b = 7^{7^x}$,$c = 7^{7^{7^x}}$,then $\int |A| \, dx$ (where $|A|$ is the determinant of the matrix $A$) is equal to:
A
$\frac{7^{7^x}}{(\log 7)^3} + k$,where $k$ is constant of integration
B
$\frac{7^{7^{7^x}}}{\log 7} + k$,where $k$ is constant of integration
C
$\frac{7^{7^{7^x}}}{(\log 7)^3} + k$,where $k$ is constant of integration
D
$7^{7^{7^x}}(\log 7)^3 + k$,where $k$ is constant of integration

Solution

(C) The matrix $A$ is a diagonal matrix,so its determinant $|A|$ is the product of its diagonal elements:
$|A| = a \times b \times c = 7^x \times 7^{7^x} \times 7^{7^{7^x}}$.
Using the property of exponents $a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n}$,we have:
$|A| = 7^{x + 7^x + 7^{7^x}}$.
We need to evaluate the integral $I = \int 7^{x + 7^x + 7^{7^x}} \, dx$.
This integral does not have a standard elementary form. However,checking the derivative of the function $f(x) = 7^{7^{7^x}}$,we use the chain rule:
$\frac{d}{dx} (7^{7^{7^x}}) = 7^{7^{7^x}} \cdot \log 7 \cdot \frac{d}{dx} (7^{7^x}) = 7^{7^{7^x}} \cdot \log 7 \cdot 7^{7^x} \cdot \log 7 \cdot \frac{d}{dx} (7^x) = 7^{7^{7^x}} \cdot 7^{7^x} \cdot 7^x \cdot (\log 7)^3$.
Therefore,$\frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{7^{7^{7^x}}}{(\log 7)^3} \right) = 7^{7^{7^x}} \cdot 7^{7^x} \cdot 7^x = |A|$.
Thus,$\int |A| \, dx = \frac{7^{7^{7^x}}}{(\log 7)^3} + k$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{\sin 2x}{(a+b \cos x)^2} dx =$
A
$\frac{2}{b^2} \left[ \log |a+b \cos x| + \frac{a}{a+b \cos x} \right] + C$
B
$\frac{-2}{b^2} \left[ \log |a+b \cos x| + \frac{a}{a+b \cos x} \right] + C$
C
$\frac{-2}{b^2} \left[ \log |a+b \cos x| - \frac{a}{a+b \cos x} \right] + C$
D
$\frac{2}{b^2} \left[ \log |a+b \cos x| - \frac{a}{a+b \cos x} \right] + C$

Solution

(B) Let $I = \int \frac{\sin 2x}{(a+b \cos x)^2} dx = \int \frac{2 \sin x \cos x}{(a+b \cos x)^2} dx$.
Substitute $t = a + b \cos x$,then $dt = -b \sin x dx$,so $\sin x dx = -\frac{dt}{b}$.
Also,$\cos x = \frac{t-a}{b}$.
Substituting these into the integral:
$I = \int \frac{2 (\frac{t-a}{b})}{t^2} (-\frac{dt}{b}) = -\frac{2}{b^2} \int \frac{t-a}{t^2} dt$.
$I = -\frac{2}{b^2} \int (\frac{1}{t} - \frac{a}{t^2}) dt$.
$I = -\frac{2}{b^2} [\log |t| + \frac{a}{t}] + C$.
Substituting $t = a + b \cos x$ back:
$I = -\frac{2}{b^2} [\log |a+b \cos x| + \frac{a}{a+b \cos x}] + C$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{d x}{2 e^{2 x}+3 e^x+1}=$
A
$x+\log \left(e^x+1\right)-2 \log \left(2 e^x+1\right)+c,$ where $c$ is the constant of integration
B
$x-\log \left(e^x+1\right)+4 \log \left(e^x+1\right)+c$ where $c$ is the constant of integration
C
$x+\log \left(e^x+1\right)-4 \log \left(2 e^x+1\right)+c,$ where $c$ is the constant of integration
D
$x-\log \left(e^x+1\right)+2 \log \left(2 e^x+1\right)+c,$ where $c$ is the constant of integration

Solution

(A) Let $I = \int \frac{dx}{2e^{2x} + 3e^x + 1}$.
Put $e^x = t$,then $e^x dx = dt$,which implies $dx = \frac{dt}{t}$.
Substituting these into the integral,we get $I = \int \frac{dt}{t(2t^2 + 3t + 1)} = \int \frac{dt}{t(2t+1)(t+1)}$.
Using partial fractions: $\frac{1}{t(2t+1)(t+1)} = \frac{A}{t} + \frac{B}{2t+1} + \frac{C}{t+1}$.
$1 = A(2t+1)(t+1) + Bt(t+1) + Ct(2t+1)$.
For $t=0$,$1 = A(1)(1) \implies A=1$.
For $t=-1$,$1 = C(-1)(-2+1) = C(-1)(-1) = C \implies C=1$.
For $t=-1/2$,$1 = B(-1/2)(1/2) = -B/4 \implies B=-4$.
Thus,$I = \int (\frac{1}{t} - \frac{4}{2t+1} + \frac{1}{t+1}) dt$.
$I = \log|t| - 4 \cdot \frac{1}{2} \log|2t+1| + \log|t+1| + c$.
$I = \log|e^x| - 2 \log|2e^x+1| + \log|e^x+1| + c$.
$I = x + \log(e^x+1) - 2 \log(2e^x+1) + c$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
Evaluate the integral: $\int \frac{dx}{2+\cos x}$
A
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \tan \frac{x}{2}\right) + c$
B
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \tan \frac{x}{2}\right) + c$
C
$\sqrt{3} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \tan \frac{x}{2}\right) + c$
D
$2 \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \tan \frac{x}{2}\right) + c$

Solution

(A) To evaluate the integral $I = \int \frac{dx}{2+\cos x}$,we use the substitution $\cos x = \frac{1-\tan^2(x/2)}{1+\tan^2(x/2)}$.
Substituting this into the integral,we get:
$I = \int \frac{dx}{2 + \frac{1-\tan^2(x/2)}{1+\tan^2(x/2)}} = \int \frac{(1+\tan^2(x/2)) dx}{2(1+\tan^2(x/2)) + 1 - \tan^2(x/2)} = \int \frac{\sec^2(x/2) dx}{3 + \tan^2(x/2)}$.
Let $t = \tan(x/2)$,then $dt = \frac{1}{2} \sec^2(x/2) dx$,which implies $\sec^2(x/2) dx = 2 dt$.
Substituting these into the integral:
$I = \int \frac{2 dt}{3 + t^2} = 2 \int \frac{dt}{(\sqrt{3})^2 + t^2}$.
Using the standard integral formula $\int \frac{dx}{a^2+x^2} = \frac{1}{a} \tan^{-1}(\frac{x}{a}) + c$,we get:
$I = 2 \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{t}{\sqrt{3}}\right) + c = \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \tan \frac{x}{2}\right) + c$.
276
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \sin^5 x \, dx =$
A
$-\cos x + \frac{2}{3} \cos^3 x - \frac{\cos^5 x}{5} + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
B
$\cos x + \frac{2}{3} \cos^3 x + \frac{\cos^5 x}{5} + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
C
$-\cos x - \frac{2}{3} \cos^3 x + \frac{\cos^5 x}{5} + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
D
$\cos x - \frac{2}{3} \cos^3 x + \frac{\cos^5 x}{5} + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration

Solution

(A) Let $I = \int \sin^5 x \, dx = \int \sin^4 x \cdot \sin x \, dx$.
We can write $\sin^4 x = (\sin^2 x)^2 = (1 - \cos^2 x)^2$.
So,$I = \int (1 - \cos^2 x)^2 \sin x \, dx$.
Let $u = \cos x$,then $du = -\sin x \, dx$,which implies $\sin x \, dx = -du$.
Substituting these into the integral:
$I = \int (1 - u^2)^2 (-du) = -\int (1 - 2u^2 + u^4) \, du$.
Integrating term by term:
$I = -(u - \frac{2u^3}{3} + \frac{u^5}{5}) + c = -u + \frac{2}{3} u^3 - \frac{1}{5} u^5 + c$.
Substituting $u = \cos x$ back:
$I = -\cos x + \frac{2}{3} \cos^3 x - \frac{1}{5} \cos^5 x + c$.
277
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int_0^3 \frac{dx}{(x+2) \sqrt{x+1}} = $
A
$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$
B
$2 \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$
C
$3 \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$
D
$4 \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$

Solution

(B) Let $I = \int_0^3 \frac{dx}{(x+2) \sqrt{x+1}}$.
Substitute $t = \sqrt{x+1}$,so $t^2 = x+1$ and $x = t^2 - 1$.
Then $dx = 2t \, dt$.
When $x = 0$,$t = 1$. When $x = 3$,$t = 2$.
The integral becomes $I = \int_1^2 \frac{2t \, dt}{(t^2 - 1 + 2) t} = \int_1^2 \frac{2 \, dt}{t^2 + 1}$.
Integrating,we get $I = [2 \tan^{-1}(t)]_1^2 = 2(\tan^{-1}(2) - \tan^{-1}(1))$.
Using the formula $\tan^{-1}(A) - \tan^{-1}(B) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{A-B}{1+AB}\right)$,
$I = 2 \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{2-1}{1+2(1)}\right) = 2 \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$.
278
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{e^{\tan ^{-1} 2 x}}{1+4 x^2} dx =$
A
$\frac{1}{2} e^{\tan ^{-1} 2 x}+c$
B
$e^{\tan ^{-1} 2 x}+c$
C
$\frac{e^{\tan ^{-1} 2 x}}{2}+c$
D
$2 e^{\tan ^{-1} 2 x}+c$

Solution

(A) Let $I = \int \frac{e^{\tan ^{-1} 2 x}}{1+4 x^2} dx$.
Substitute $u = \tan ^{-1} 2 x$.
Then,$du = \frac{1}{1+(2x)^2} \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(2x) dx = \frac{2}{1+4x^2} dx$.
This implies $\frac{dx}{1+4x^2} = \frac{1}{2} du$.
Substituting these into the integral,we get:
$I = \int e^u \cdot \frac{1}{2} du = \frac{1}{2} \int e^u du$.
$I = \frac{1}{2} e^u + c$.
Substituting $u = \tan ^{-1} 2 x$ back,we get:
$I = \frac{1}{2} e^{\tan ^{-1} 2 x} + c$.
279
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \sqrt{x^2-6x-16} \, dx$ equals.
A
$\left(\frac{x-3}{2}\right) \sqrt{x^2-6x-16} + \frac{5}{2} \log \left|x-3+\sqrt{x^2-6x-16}\right| + c$
B
$\left(\frac{x-3}{2}\right) \sqrt{x^2-6x-16} - \frac{25}{2} \log \left|x-3+\sqrt{x^2-6x-16}\right| + c$
C
$\left(\frac{x-3}{2}\right) \sqrt{x^2-6x-16} + \frac{25}{2} \log \left|x-3+\sqrt{x^2-6x-16}\right| + c$
D
$\left(\frac{x-3}{2}\right) \sqrt{x^2-6x-16} - \frac{25}{2} \log \left|x-3+\sqrt{x^2-6x-16}\right| + c$

Solution

(B) To evaluate the integral $I = \int \sqrt{x^2-6x-16} \, dx$,we first complete the square for the quadratic expression inside the square root:
$x^2-6x-16 = (x^2-6x+9) - 9 - 16 = (x-3)^2 - 25 = (x-3)^2 - 5^2$.
Now,the integral becomes $I = \int \sqrt{(x-3)^2 - 5^2} \, dx$.
Using the standard integration formula $\int \sqrt{t^2-a^2} \, dt = \frac{t}{2} \sqrt{t^2-a^2} - \frac{a^2}{2} \log |t + \sqrt{t^2-a^2}| + c$,where $t = x-3$ and $a = 5$:
$I = \frac{x-3}{2} \sqrt{(x-3)^2 - 5^2} - \frac{5^2}{2} \log |(x-3) + \sqrt{(x-3)^2 - 5^2}| + c$.
Substituting back the original expression $x^2-6x-16$:
$I = \frac{x-3}{2} \sqrt{x^2-6x-16} - \frac{25}{2} \log |x-3 + \sqrt{x^2-6x-16}| + c$.
280
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{d x}{x\left(x^2+1\right)}=$
A
$\log |x|-\frac{1}{2} \log \left(x^2+1\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
B
$\frac{1}{2} \log |x|-\log \left(x^2+1\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
C
$\log |x|+\frac{1}{2} \log \left(x^2+1\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
D
$-\log |x|-\frac{1}{2} \log \left(x^2+1\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.

Solution

(A) To evaluate the integral $I = \int \frac{dx}{x(x^2+1)}$,we use partial fractions.
Let $\frac{1}{x(x^2+1)} = \frac{A}{x} + \frac{Bx+C}{x^2+1}$.
Multiplying by $x(x^2+1)$,we get $1 = A(x^2+1) + (Bx+C)x$.
$1 = (A+B)x^2 + Cx + A$.
Comparing coefficients,we get $A=1$,$C=0$,and $A+B=0$,which implies $B=-1$.
Thus,$\frac{1}{x(x^2+1)} = \frac{1}{x} - \frac{x}{x^2+1}$.
Integrating both sides,$I = \int \frac{1}{x} dx - \int \frac{x}{x^2+1} dx$.
For the second integral,let $u = x^2+1$,then $du = 2x dx$,so $x dx = \frac{du}{2}$.
$I = \log |x| - \frac{1}{2} \int \frac{du}{u} = \log |x| - \frac{1}{2} \log |x^2+1| + c$.
Since $x^2+1 > 0$,we can write this as $\log |x| - \frac{1}{2} \log (x^2+1) + c$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{x^3}{(x+1)^2} \,dx=$
A
$\frac{x^2}{2}-2x+3\log|x+1|+\frac{1}{x+1}+c$
B
$\frac{x^2}{2}+2x-3\log|x+1|+\frac{1}{x+1}+c$
C
$\frac{x^2}{2}-2x+3\log|x+1|-\frac{1}{x+1}+c$
D
$\frac{x^2}{2}-2x-3\log|x+1|-\frac{1}{x+1}+c$

Solution

$(A)$ Let $I = \int \frac{x^3}{(x+1)^2} dx$.
Substitute $u = x+1$,then $x = u-1$ and $dx = du$.
$I = \int \frac{(u-1)^3}{u^2} du = \int \frac{u^3 - 3u^2 + 3u - 1}{u^2} du$.
$I = \int (u - 3 + \frac{3}{u} - \frac{1}{u^2}) du$.
Integrating term by term:
$I = \frac{u^2}{2} - 3u + 3\log|u| + \frac{1}{u} + c$.
Substituting $u = x+1$ back:
$I = \frac{(x+1)^2}{2} - 3(x+1) + 3\log|x+1| + \frac{1}{x+1} + c$.
$I = \frac{x^2+2x+1}{2} - 3x - 3 + 3\log|x+1| + \frac{1}{x+1} + c$.
$I = \frac{x^2}{2} + x + \frac{1}{2} - 3x - 3 + 3\log|x+1| + \frac{1}{x+1} + c$.
$I = \frac{x^2}{2} - 2x + 3\log|x+1| + \frac{1}{x+1} + C$ (where $C = c - 2.5$ is a constant).
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \cos \left(\frac{x}{16}\right) \cdot \cos \left(\frac{x}{8}\right) \cdot \cos \left(\frac{x}{4}\right) \cdot \sin \left(\frac{x}{16}\right) dx=$
A
$\frac{\cos 16 x}{256}+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
B
$\frac{-\cos 16 x}{256}+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
C
$\frac{\sin 16 x}{256}+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
D
$\frac{-\cos \left(\frac{x}{2}\right)}{4}+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration

Solution

(D) Let $I = \int \cos \left(\frac{x}{16}\right) \cdot \cos \left(\frac{x}{8}\right) \cdot \cos \left(\frac{x}{4}\right) \cdot \sin \left(\frac{x}{16}\right) dx$.
Using the identity $\sin(2\theta) = 2\sin\theta \cos\theta$,we have $\sin \left(\frac{x}{16}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x}{16}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \sin \left(\frac{x}{8}\right)$.
Substituting this into the integral:
$I = \int \frac{1}{2} \sin \left(\frac{x}{8}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x}{8}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x}{4}\right) dx$.
Using the identity again,$\sin \left(\frac{x}{8}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x}{8}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \sin \left(\frac{x}{4}\right)$.
So,$I = \int \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{2} \sin \left(\frac{x}{4}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x}{4}\right) dx = \frac{1}{4} \int \sin \left(\frac{x}{4}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x}{4}\right) dx$.
Using the identity one more time,$\sin \left(\frac{x}{4}\right) \cos \left(\frac{x}{4}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \sin \left(\frac{x}{2}\right)$.
Thus,$I = \frac{1}{4} \int \frac{1}{2} \sin \left(\frac{x}{2}\right) dx = \frac{1}{8} \int \sin \left(\frac{x}{2}\right) dx$.
Integrating $\sin \left(\frac{x}{2}\right)$,we get $-2 \cos \left(\frac{x}{2}\right)$.
$I = \frac{1}{8} \cdot (-2 \cos \left(\frac{x}{2}\right)) + c = -\frac{1}{4} \cos \left(\frac{x}{2}\right) + c$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{\sin x}{\sqrt{5 \sin ^2 x+6 \cos ^2 x}} \,d x=$
A
$\log \left(\cos x+\sqrt{\cos ^2 x+5}\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
B
$\log \left(\sin x+\sqrt{6 \cos ^2 x+5}\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
C
$-\log \left(\cos x+\sqrt{\cos ^2 x+6}\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
D
$-\log \left(\cos x+\sqrt{\cos ^2 x+5}\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration

Solution

(D) Let $I = \int \frac{\sin x}{\sqrt{5 \sin ^2 x+6 \cos ^2 x}} \,d x$.
Using $\sin ^2 x = 1 - \cos ^2 x$,we get:
$I = \int \frac{\sin x}{\sqrt{5(1 - \cos ^2 x) + 6 \cos ^2 x}} \,d x$
$I = \int \frac{\sin x}{\sqrt{5 - 5 \cos ^2 x + 6 \cos ^2 x}} \,d x$
$I = \int \frac{\sin x}{\sqrt{5 + \cos ^2 x}} \,d x$.
Let $u = \cos x$,then $du = -\sin x \,d x$,which implies $\sin x \,d x = -du$.
Substituting these into the integral:
$I = \int \frac{-du}{\sqrt{5 + u^2}} = -\int \frac{du}{\sqrt{(\sqrt{5})^2 + u^2}}$.
Using the standard formula $\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{a^2 + x^2}} = \log |x + \sqrt{a^2 + x^2}| + c$:
$I = -\log |u + \sqrt{5 + u^2}| + c$.
Substituting $u = \cos x$ back:
$I = -\log |\cos x + \sqrt{5 + \cos ^2 x}| + c$.
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MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{\sin 2x \cos 2x}{\sqrt{4-\cos^4 2x}} \, dx =$
A
$\frac{1}{4} \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\cos^2 2x}{2}\right) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
B
$-\frac{1}{4} \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\cos^2 2x}{2}\right) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
C
$\frac{1}{2} \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\cos^2 2x}{2}\right) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
D
$-\frac{1}{2} \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\cos^2 2x}{2}\right) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.

Solution

(B) Let $I = \int \frac{\sin 2x \cos 2x}{\sqrt{4-\cos^4 2x}} \, dx$.
Substitute $u = \cos^2 2x$.
Then $du = 2 \cos 2x (-\sin 2x) \cdot 2 \, dx = -4 \sin 2x \cos 2x \, dx$.
So,$\sin 2x \cos 2x \, dx = -\frac{1}{4} du$.
The integral becomes $I = \int \frac{-\frac{1}{4} du}{\sqrt{4-u^2}} = -\frac{1}{4} \int \frac{du}{\sqrt{2^2-u^2}}$.
Using the standard formula $\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{a^2-x^2}} = \sin^{-1}(\frac{x}{a}) + c$,we get:
$I = -\frac{1}{4} \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{u}{2}\right) + c$.
Substituting back $u = \cos^2 2x$,we obtain:
$I = -\frac{1}{4} \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\cos^2 2x}{2}\right) + c$.
285
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \sec^{\frac{2}{3}} x \cdot \operatorname{cosec}^{\frac{4}{3}} x \, dx =$
A
$-3 \tan^{-\frac{1}{3}} x + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
B
$3 \tan^{-\frac{1}{3}} x + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
C
$-3 \cot^{-\frac{1}{3}} x + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
D
$-\frac{3}{4} \tan^{-\frac{4}{3}} x + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration

Solution

(A) Let $I = \int \sec^{\frac{2}{3}} x \cdot \operatorname{cosec}^{\frac{4}{3}} x \, dx$.
We can rewrite the integrand as:
$I = \int \frac{1}{\cos^{\frac{2}{3}} x} \cdot \frac{1}{\sin^{\frac{4}{3}} x} \, dx$.
Divide the numerator and denominator by $\cos^{\frac{4}{3}} x$:
$I = \int \frac{1}{\cos^{\frac{2}{3}} x \cdot \sin^{\frac{4}{3}} x} \cdot \frac{\cos^{\frac{4}{3}} x}{\cos^{\frac{4}{3}} x} \, dx = \int \frac{\cos^{\frac{4}{3}} x}{\cos^2 x \cdot \sin^{\frac{4}{3}} x} \, dx$.
$I = \int \frac{1}{\cos^2 x} \cdot \left( \frac{\sin x}{\cos x} \right)^{-\frac{4}{3}} \, dx = \int \sec^2 x \cdot (\tan x)^{-\frac{4}{3}} \, dx$.
Let $u = \tan x$,then $du = \sec^2 x \, dx$.
$I = \int u^{-\frac{4}{3}} \, du = \frac{u^{-\frac{4}{3} + 1}}{-\frac{4}{3} + 1} + c = \frac{u^{-\frac{1}{3}}}{-\frac{1}{3}} + c = -3u^{-\frac{1}{3}} + c$.
Substituting $u = \tan x$ back,we get:
$I = -3 \tan^{-\frac{1}{3}} x + c$.
286
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{x^3}{x^4+5 x^2+4} \,d x=$
A
$\frac{1}{3} \log \left(\frac{\left(x^2+4\right)^2}{\sqrt{x^2+1}}\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
B
$\log \left(\frac{\left(x^2+4\right)^2}{\sqrt{x^2+1}}\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
C
$3 \log \left(\frac{\left(x^2+4\right)^2}{\sqrt{x^2+1}}\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
D
$\frac{1}{6} \log \left(\frac{x^2+1}{x^2+4}\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration

Solution

(A) Let $I = \int \frac{x^3}{x^4+5x^2+4} dx$.
Substitute $t = x^2$,then $dt = 2x dx$,or $x dx = \frac{1}{2} dt$.
The integral becomes $I = \frac{1}{2} \int \frac{t}{t^2+5t+4} dt$.
Factor the denominator: $t^2+5t+4 = (t+1)(t+4)$.
Using partial fractions: $\frac{t}{(t+1)(t+4)} = \frac{A}{t+1} + \frac{B}{t+4}$.
$t = A(t+4) + B(t+1)$.
For $t = -1$,$-1 = 3A \implies A = -1/3$.
For $t = -4$,$-4 = -3B \implies B = 4/3$.
So,$I = \frac{1}{2} \int \left( \frac{4/3}{t+4} - \frac{1/3}{t+1} \right) dt = \frac{1}{6} \int \left( \frac{4}{t+4} - \frac{1}{t+1} \right) dt$.
$I = \frac{1}{6} [4 \log|t+4| - \log|t+1|] + c$.
$I = \frac{1}{6} \log \left| \frac{(t+4)^4}{t+1} \right| + c$.
Substituting $t = x^2$ back: $I = \frac{1}{6} \log \left( \frac{(x^2+4)^4}{x^2+1} \right) + c = \frac{1}{3} \log \left( \frac{(x^2+4)^2}{\sqrt{x^2+1}} \right) + c$.
287
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \left(\frac{x-3}{x^2+9}\right)^2 \, dx =$
A
$\frac{1}{3} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{3}\right) - \frac{3}{x^2+9} + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
B
$\frac{1}{3} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{3}\right) - \frac{1}{x^2+9} + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
C
$\frac{1}{3} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{3}\right) + \frac{3}{x^2+9} + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
D
$\frac{1}{3} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{3}\right) + \frac{1}{x^2+9} + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.

Solution

(C) We have $I = \int \left(\frac{x-3}{x^2+9}\right)^2 \, dx = \int \frac{x^2 - 6x + 9}{(x^2+9)^2} \, dx$.
Splitting the integral,we get $I = \int \frac{x^2+9}{(x^2+9)^2} \, dx - \int \frac{6x}{(x^2+9)^2} \, dx$.
$I = \int \frac{1}{x^2+9} \, dx - \int \frac{6x}{(x^2+9)^2} \, dx$.
The first part is $\int \frac{1}{x^2+3^2} \, dx = \frac{1}{3} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{3}\right)$.
For the second part,let $u = x^2+9$,then $du = 2x \, dx$,so $3 \, du = 6x \, dx$.
Thus,$\int \frac{6x}{(x^2+9)^2} \, dx = \int \frac{3}{u^2} \, du = 3 \left(-\frac{1}{u}\right) = -\frac{3}{x^2+9}$.
Combining these,$I = \frac{1}{3} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{3}\right) - \left(-\frac{3}{x^2+9}\right) + c = \frac{1}{3} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{3}\right) + \frac{3}{x^2+9} + c$.
288
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{d x}{e^x-1}=$
A
$\log \left(e^x-1\right)+x+c, \quad$ where $c$ is the constant of integration.
B
$\log \left(e^x-1\right)-x+c, \quad$ where $c$ is the constant of integration.
C
$x-\log \left(e^{x}-1\right)+c, \quad$ where $c$ is the constant of integration.
D
$\log \left(e^x-1\right)-x e^x+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.

Solution

(B) Let $I = \int \frac{d x}{e^x-1}$.
Multiply the numerator and denominator by $e^{-x}$:
$I = \int \frac{e^{-x}}{1-e^{-x}} d x$.
Let $u = 1-e^{-x}$. Then $du = e^{-x} d x$.
Substituting these into the integral:
$I = \int \frac{1}{u} d u = \log |u| + c = \log |1-e^{-x}| + c$.
Since $1-e^{-x} = \frac{e^x-1}{e^x}$,we have:
$I = \log \left| \frac{e^x-1}{e^x} \right| + c = \log |e^x-1| - \log |e^x| + c$.
$I = \log |e^x-1| - x + c$.
289
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{x}+x} = $
A
$2 \log \sqrt{x} + c$
B
$\log (\sqrt{x} + x) + c$
C
$\log (1 + \sqrt{x}) + c$
D
$2 \log (1 + \sqrt{x}) + c$

Solution

(D) To solve the integral $I = \int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{x} + x}$,we can simplify the denominator by factoring out $\sqrt{x}$.
$I = \int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{x}(1 + \sqrt{x})}$
Let $u = 1 + \sqrt{x}$. Then,$du = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}} dx$,which implies $\frac{dx}{\sqrt{x}} = 2 du$.
Substituting these into the integral,we get:
$I = \int \frac{2 du}{u} = 2 \int \frac{du}{u} = 2 \log |u| + c$.
Substituting back $u = 1 + \sqrt{x}$,we obtain:
$I = 2 \log (1 + \sqrt{x}) + c$.
290
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \sqrt{x^2+3x} \, dx =$
A
$\sqrt{x^2+3x} + \log \sqrt{x^2+3x} + c$
B
$\frac{2x+3}{4} \sqrt{x^2+3x} - \frac{9}{8} \log \left| x + \frac{3}{2} + \sqrt{x^2+3x} \right| + c$
C
$x \sqrt{x^2+3x} + \log \left| x + \sqrt{x^2+3x} \right| + c$
D
$x + 3 \sqrt{x^2+3x} + \frac{3}{2} \log \left| x + \sqrt{x^2+3x} \right| + c$

Solution

(B) To evaluate the integral $I = \int \sqrt{x^2+3x} \, dx$,we complete the square inside the square root:
$x^2 + 3x = (x + \frac{3}{2})^2 - (\frac{3}{2})^2 = (x + \frac{3}{2})^2 - \frac{9}{4}$.
Now,the integral becomes $I = \int \sqrt{(x + \frac{3}{2})^2 - (\frac{3}{2})^2} \, dx$.
Using the standard formula $\int \sqrt{t^2 - a^2} \, dt = \frac{t}{2} \sqrt{t^2 - a^2} - \frac{a^2}{2} \log |t + \sqrt{t^2 - a^2}| + c$,where $t = x + \frac{3}{2}$ and $a = \frac{3}{2}$:
$I = \frac{x + \frac{3}{2}}{2} \sqrt{(x + \frac{3}{2})^2 - \frac{9}{4}} - \frac{9/4}{2} \log |(x + \frac{3}{2}) + \sqrt{(x + \frac{3}{2})^2 - \frac{9}{4}}| + c$.
Simplifying this,we get:
$I = \frac{2x+3}{4} \sqrt{x^2+3x} - \frac{9}{8} \log |x + \frac{3}{2} + \sqrt{x^2+3x}| + c$.
291
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{x}{1+x^4} \, dx =$
A
$\frac{1}{2} \tan^{-1}(x^2) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
B
$2 \tan^{-1}(x) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
C
$\frac{1}{2} \tan^{-1}(x) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
D
$\tan^{-1}(x^2) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration

Solution

(A) To evaluate the integral $I = \int \frac{x}{1+x^4} \, dx$,we can use the method of substitution.
Let $u = x^2$. Then,the derivative is $du = 2x \, dx$,which implies $x \, dx = \frac{1}{2} \, du$.
Substituting these into the integral,we get:
$I = \int \frac{1}{1+(x^2)^2} \cdot (x \, dx) = \int \frac{1}{1+u^2} \cdot \frac{1}{2} \, du$
$I = \frac{1}{2} \int \frac{1}{1+u^2} \, du$
Using the standard integral formula $\int \frac{1}{1+u^2} \, du = \tan^{-1}(u) + c$,we have:
$I = \frac{1}{2} \tan^{-1}(u) + c$
Substituting $u = x^2$ back into the expression,we get:
$I = \frac{1}{2} \tan^{-1}(x^2) + c$
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
292
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{(5 \sin \theta-2) \cos \theta}{(5-\cos ^2 \theta-4 \sin \theta)} d \theta=$
A
$\log |5 \sin \theta-2|+c$
B
$5 \log |\sin \theta-2|-\frac{8}{(\sin \theta-2)}+c$
C
$\log |5 \sin \theta-2|+\frac{8}{(\sin \theta-2)}+c$
D
$\log |5 \sin \theta-2|+\frac{1}{(\sin \theta-2)}+c$

Solution

(B) Let $I = \int \frac{(5 \sin \theta-2) \cos \theta}{5-\cos ^2 \theta-4 \sin \theta} d \theta$.
Substitute $u = \sin \theta$,then $du = \cos \theta d \theta$.
The denominator becomes $5 - (1 - \sin^2 \theta) - 4 \sin \theta = 5 - 1 + u^2 - 4u = u^2 - 4u + 4 = (u-2)^2$.
Thus,$I = \int \frac{5u-2}{(u-2)^2} du$.
Let $u-2 = t$,then $u = t+2$ and $du = dt$.
$I = \int \frac{5(t+2)-2}{t^2} dt = \int \frac{5t+8}{t^2} dt = \int (\frac{5}{t} + 8t^{-2}) dt$.
$I = 5 \log |t| - \frac{8}{t} + c$.
Substituting back $t = u-2 = \sin \theta - 2$,we get $I = 5 \log |\sin \theta - 2| - \frac{8}{\sin \theta - 2} + c$.
293
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{dx}{3 \cos 2x + 5}$ equals
A
$\frac{1}{2} \tan^{-1}(\tan x) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
B
$\frac{1}{2} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{\tan x}{2}\right) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
C
$\frac{1}{4} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2} \tan x\right) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
D
$\frac{1}{4} \tan^{-1}(\tan x) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.

Solution

(C) Let $I = \int \frac{dx}{3 \cos 2x + 5}$.
Using the identity $\cos 2x = \frac{1 - \tan^2 x}{1 + \tan^2 x}$,we get:
$I = \int \frac{dx}{3 \left(\frac{1 - \tan^2 x}{1 + \tan^2 x}\right) + 5}$
$I = \int \frac{1 + \tan^2 x}{3(1 - \tan^2 x) + 5(1 + \tan^2 x)} dx$
$I = \int \frac{\sec^2 x}{3 - 3 \tan^2 x + 5 + 5 \tan^2 x} dx$
$I = \int \frac{\sec^2 x}{8 + 2 \tan^2 x} dx$
Let $u = \tan x$,then $du = \sec^2 x dx$.
$I = \int \frac{du}{8 + 2u^2} = \frac{1}{2} \int \frac{du}{4 + u^2}$
Using the formula $\int \frac{dx}{a^2 + x^2} = \frac{1}{a} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{a}\right) + c$:
$I = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{2} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{u}{2}\right) + c$
$I = \frac{1}{4} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{\tan x}{2}\right) + c$.
294
MathematicsMediumMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{1}{e^x+1} \, dx =$
A
$x + \log(e^x + 1) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
B
$x - \log(e^x + 1) + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
C
$\log(e^x + 1) - x + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.
D
$\log(e^x - 1) - x + c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration.

Solution

(B) To evaluate the integral $I = \int \frac{1}{e^x + 1} \, dx$,we can multiply the numerator and the denominator by $e^{-x}$:
$I = \int \frac{e^{-x}}{e^{-x}(e^x + 1)} \, dx = \int \frac{e^{-x}}{1 + e^{-x}} \, dx$
Let $u = 1 + e^{-x}$. Then $du = -e^{-x} \, dx$,which implies $e^{-x} \, dx = -du$.
Substituting these into the integral:
$I = \int \frac{-du}{u} = -\log|u| + c$
$I = -\log(1 + e^{-x}) + c$
Since $1 + e^{-x} = 1 + \frac{1}{e^x} = \frac{e^x + 1}{e^x}$,we have:
$I = -\log\left(\frac{e^x + 1}{e^x}\right) + c = -[\log(e^x + 1) - \log(e^x)] + c$
$I = -\log(e^x + 1) + x + c$
Thus,$I = x - \log(e^x + 1) + c$.
295
MathematicsEasyMCQMHT CET · 2025
$\int \frac{x^4 \cos \left(\tan ^{-1} x^5\right)}{1+x^{10}} \,d x$ equals
A
$\frac{\sin \left(\tan ^{-1} x^5\right)}{5}+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
B
$x^4 \sin \left(\tan ^{-1} x^5\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
C
$\frac{\sin \left(\tan ^{-1} x^5\right)}{4}+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration
D
$\cos \left(\tan ^{-1} x^5\right)+c$,where $c$ is the constant of integration

Solution

(A) Let $I = \int \frac{x^4 \cos \left(\tan ^{-1} x^5\right)}{1+x^{10}} \,d x$.
Substitute $u = \tan^{-1}(x^5)$.
Then,$du = \frac{1}{1+(x^5)^2} \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(x^5) \,dx = \frac{5x^4}{1+x^{10}} \,dx$.
This implies $\frac{x^4}{1+x^{10}} \,dx = \frac{du}{5}$.
Substituting these into the integral,we get:
$I = \int \cos(u) \cdot \frac{du}{5} = \frac{1}{5} \int \cos(u) \,du$.
$I = \frac{1}{5} \sin(u) + c$.
Substituting back $u = \tan^{-1}(x^5)$,we get:
$I = \frac{\sin \left(\tan ^{-1} x^5\right)}{5} + c$.

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