Math Problem Statement

3sin x =2cos x

Solution

To solve the equation 3sinx=2cosx3\sin{x} = 2\cos{x}, follow these steps:

Step 1: Divide both sides by cosx\cos{x}

3sinxcosx=2cosxcosx\frac{3\sin{x}}{\cos{x}} = \frac{2\cos{x}}{\cos{x}} This simplifies to: 3tanx=23\tan{x} = 2 (where tanx=sinxcosx\tan{x} = \frac{\sin{x}}{\cos{x}}).

Step 2: Solve for tanx\tan{x}

tanx=23\tan{x} = \frac{2}{3}

Step 3: Find the general solution for xx

The general solution for tanx=23\tan{x} = \frac{2}{3} is: x=tan1(23)+nπx = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) + n\pi where nn is any integer.

Step 4: Approximate the principal value

Using a calculator: xtan1(23)0.588radiansx \approx \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) \approx 0.588 \, \text{radians}

Thus, the general solution is: x0.588+nπx \approx 0.588 + n\pi

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. How would the solution change if it were 3sinx=2sinx3\sin{x} = 2\sin{x}?
  2. Can you solve 2tanx+3=02\tan{x} + 3 = 0?
  3. How does the general solution of sinx=cosx\sin{x} = \cos{x} differ from this?
  4. What happens when solving 3sinx=2cosx3\sin{x} = -2\cos{x}?
  5. Can you solve tan2x=1\tan{2x} = 1?

Tip: When solving trigonometric equations, look for opportunities to use identities like tanx=sinxcosx\tan{x} = \frac{\sin{x}}{\cos{x}} to simplify.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Trigonometric Identities
General Solution of Trigonometric Equations

Formulas

tan(x) = sin(x)/cos(x)
General solution for tan(x) = a: x = tan⁻¹(a) + nπ

Theorems

Trigonometric Identity
Inverse Tangent Function

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12