Question:

The maximum value of \(3\cos\theta + 5\sin\left(\theta - \frac{\pi}{6}\right)\) for any real value of \(\theta\) is :

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Expand \(\sin(\theta - \pi/6)\) to write the expression as \(A\cos\theta + B\sin\theta\), whose maximum is \(\sqrt{A^2+B^2}\).
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • \(\sqrt{34}\)
  • \(\sqrt{31}\)
  • \(\sqrt{19}\)
  • \(\frac{\sqrt{79}}{2}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

\(5\sin\left(\theta - \frac\pi6\right) = 5\left(\frac{\sqrt3}{2}\sin\theta - \frac12\cos\theta\right)\).
Expression \(= \left(3 - \frac52\right)\cos\theta + \frac{5\sqrt3}{2}\sin\theta = \frac12\cos\theta + \frac{5\sqrt3}{2}\sin\theta\).
Maximum \(= \sqrt{\frac14 + \frac{75}{4}} = \sqrt{19}\).
Answer: (3) \(\sqrt{19}\)
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