SOLUTION: Solve each equation for x in the interval 0≤x ≤2 π: 1/1+tan²x=-cosx

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Question 170928: Solve each equation for x in the interval 0≤x ≤2 π:
1/1+tan²x=-cosx

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve each equation for x in the interval 0≤x ≤2 π:
1/(1+tan²x) = -cosx
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Since sin^2 + cos^2 = 1
dividing by cos^2 you get
tan^2 + 1 = sec^2
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So your problem becomes
1/sec^2 = -cosx
cos^2 + cos = 0
cos(cos+1) = 0
cosx = 0 or cosx = -1
x = pi/2 or x = pi
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Cheers,
Stan H.