JEE MainMathematicsSequences and SeriesMCQ+4 / −1
If A > 0, B > 0 and A + B = , then the minimum value of tanA + tanB is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: C
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Given
We need the minimum value of
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Use the identity for
Since , Therefore,
Let Then
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Express in terms of
Rearranging, But this is not directly enough for minimization.
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Use symmetry / Jensen / convexity idea
Since and is fixed, consider On , so is convex.
For a convex function, with fixed sum , the expression is minimized when
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Compute the minimum value
Now,
Hence,
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Check options
corresponds to Option C.
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Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: C
Derived answer: C
So they agree.
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