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First, move terms to get <math>1+5cos3x=3sinx</math>. After graphing, we find that there are <math>\boxed{6}</math> solutions. (two in each period of <math>5cos3x</math>)
 
First, move terms to get <math>1+5cos3x=3sinx</math>. After graphing, we find that there are <math>\boxed{6}</math> solutions. (two in each period of <math>5cos3x</math>)

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Problem

How many values of $\theta$ in the interval $0<\theta\le 2\pi$ satisfy\[1-3\sin\theta+5\cos3\theta?\]$\textbf{(A) }2 \qquad \textbf{(B) }4 \qquad \textbf{(C) }5\qquad \textbf{(D) }6 \qquad \textbf{(E) }8$

Solution

First, move terms to get $1+5cos3x=3sinx$. After graphing, we find that there are $\boxed{6}$ solutions. (two in each period of $5cos3x$)

See Also

2021 AMC 12B (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 12
Followed by
Problem 14
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