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Which of the following are solutions to the equation sinx cosx = -1/4? Check all

that apply.
A. 7pi/12 + npi
B. 7pi/12 + npi/2
C. 7pi/6 + npi
D. 11pi/12 + npi

User Sdaau
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Answer: A, D

Explanation:

We have sinx cosx = -1/4. This means that either sinx = -1/2 and cosx = 1/2 or sinx = 1/2 and cosx = -1/2. In the first case, we get x = 7pi/6 + 2npi or x = 11pi/6 + 2npi. In the second case, we get x = 7pi/12 + 2npi or x = 17pi/12 + 2npi. Therefore, the solutions are x = 7pi/12 + npi and x = 11pi/12 + npi. So, options A and D are correct. Options B and C are not solutions to the given equation.

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