The maximum value of 4 sin2x + 3 cos2x is :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
y = 4 sin2x + 3 cos2x
y = sin2x + 3(sin2x + cos2x)
y = sin2x + 3
since sin2x + cos2x = 1
y = sin2x + 3
we know that 0 ≤ sin2x ≤ 1
so 3 ≤ sin2x + 3 ≤ 4
so ymax = 4