Math Problem Statement

Find all of the values of θ in the interval 0 ≤ θ ≤ π that satisfy the equation tan(2θ) = 4/3.

Solution

The problem asks to find all values of θ\theta in the interval 0θπ0 \leq \theta \leq \pi that satisfy the equation:

tan(2θ)=43\tan(2\theta) = \frac{4}{3}

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Solve for 2θ2\theta: We need to find the angle α\alpha such that:

    tan(α)=43\tan(\alpha) = \frac{4}{3}

    Using the inverse tangent function (arctan or tan1\tan^{-1}):

    α=tan1(43)\alpha = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{3}\right)

    From a calculator:

    α0.9273radians\alpha \approx 0.9273 \, \text{radians}

  2. Determine general solutions for 2θ2\theta: The tangent function has a period of π\pi, meaning the general solution for α=2θ\alpha = 2\theta is:

    2θ=α+nπwherenZ2\theta = \alpha + n\pi \quad \text{where} \, n \in \mathbb{Z}

    Therefore:

    2θ=0.9273+nπ2\theta = 0.9273 + n\pi

  3. Solve for θ\theta: Now, divide both sides by 2 to solve for θ\theta:

    θ=0.9273+nπ2\theta = \frac{0.9273 + n\pi}{2}

  4. Check for solutions within the interval 0θπ0 \leq \theta \leq \pi:

    • For n=0n = 0: θ=0.927320.4637radians\theta = \frac{0.9273}{2} \approx 0.4637 \, \text{radians}

    • For n=1n = 1: θ=0.9273+π20.9273+3.14162=4.068922.0344radians\theta = \frac{0.9273 + \pi}{2} \approx \frac{0.9273 + 3.1416}{2} = \frac{4.0689}{2} \approx 2.0344 \, \text{radians}

      Since 2.03442.0344 is greater than π\pi, it is outside the interval 0θπ0 \leq \theta \leq \pi.

Final Answer:

The only solution in the given interval 0θπ0 \leq \theta \leq \pi is:

θ0.4637radians\theta \approx 0.4637 \, \text{radians}

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the period of the tangent function, and how does it affect the general solution?
  2. How does the arctangent function return multiple values?
  3. How can you verify the solution using a unit circle or calculator?
  4. What would the solution look like if the interval was extended beyond π\pi?
  5. How can the same method be applied to different trigonometric functions?

Tip:

Always consider the periodicity of trigonometric functions when finding general solutions to equations involving them.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Periodic Functions

Formulas

tan(2θ) = 4/3
General solution of tangent equation: θ = arctan(value) + nπ

Theorems

Periodic Property of Tangent Function

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12