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What is the number of solutions of (sinθ – cosθ)² = 2 where –π < θ < π?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two✓ Correct
  3. C.Four
  4. D.No solution

Explanation

(sinθ – cosθ)² = sin²θ – 2sinθcosθ + cos²θ = 1 – sin2θ = 2, so sin2θ = –1. Then 2θ = –π/2 + 2kπ or 2θ = 3π/2 + 2kπ (same family). So θ = –π/4 + kπ. In (–π, π): θ = –π/4 and θ = 3π/4. Two solutions.
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