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Let
f(x)=2x+3tanx−π
We need the number of solutions of
f(x)=0
for
x∈[−2π,2π]∖{±2π,±23π}.
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The interval is naturally split by the discontinuities of tanx into:
[−2π,−23π),(−23π,−2π),(−2π,2π),(2π,23π),(23π,2π].
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On each such interval, f is continuous and
f′(x)=2+3sec2x>0.
So f is strictly increasing on each interval. Therefore, on each interval there can be at most one solution.
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Now check the sign/limit of f on each interval.
Interval 1: [−2π,−23π)
At x=−2π,
f(−2π)=2(−2π)+3tan(−2π)−π=−4π+0−π=−5π<0.
As x→(−23π)−, tanx→+∞, so
f(x)→+∞.
Since f is increasing and changes sign, there is exactly one solution here.
Interval 2: (−23π,−2π)
As x→(−23π)+, tanx→−∞, so
f(x)→−∞.
As x→(−2π)−, tanx→+∞, so
f(x)→+∞.
Hence exactly one solution in this interval.
Interval 3: (−2π,2π)
As x→(−2π)+, tanx→−∞, so
f(x)→−∞.
As x→(2π)−, tanx→+∞, so
f(x)→+∞.
Hence exactly one solution in this interval.
Interval 4: (2π,23π)
As x→(2π)+, tanx→−∞, so
f(x)→−∞.
As x→(23π)−, tanx→+∞, so
f(x)→+∞.
Hence exactly one solution in this interval.
Interval 5: (23π,2π]
As x→(23π)+, tanx→−∞, so
f(x)→−∞.
At x=2π,
f(2π)=2(2π)+3tan(2π)−π=4π+0−π=3π>0.
Hence exactly one solution in this interval.
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Total number of solutions:
1+1+1+1+1=5.
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Therefore the correct option is
B: 5.