SOLUTION: Solve the equation for 0≤x≤2pi. Write your answer as a multiple of pi, if possible.
(tan^2)x = {{{(-3/2)}}} secx
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Question 1082640: Solve the equation for 0≤x≤2pi. Write your answer as a multiple of pi, if possible.
(tan^2)x = secx
Thanks!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(tan^2)x = secx
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Multiply thru by cos(x)
tan*sin = -3/2
sin^2/cos = -3/2
sin^2 = -3cos/2
1-cos^2 = -3cos/2
2 - 2cos^2 = -3cos
2cos^2 - 3cos - 2 = 0
(2cos + 1)*(cos - 2) = 0
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cos = 2 --> no real number solution
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2cos + 1 = 0
cos = -1/2
etc
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