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Inverse trigonometric functions — Uniqueness then solve with 4x and 6x

Your question

(i) Explain why , where , has exactly one real solution.

(ii) Hence solve .

This practice question was inspired by Question 14(c) in the 2024 NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 1 examination, © NESA. It is an original TestMum variation that practises the same mathematical idea, not an official NESA question.

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