The number of pairs \((x, y)\) satisfying the equation \(\sin x + \sin y = \sin(x + y)\) and \(|x| + |y| = 1\) is
Question and options
The number of pairs satisfying the equation and is
- 6
- 4
- 3
- 2
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - 6
There are ordered pairs. The sine equation factors as , and the bounds give , , or . Each line meets at two distinct points, giving four axis points and two more when . Counting just the axes gives .
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