Math Problem Statement

Solve the following equation for all values of 0, is less than or equal to, theta, is less than, 2, pi0≤θ<2π. 3, tangent, squared, theta, plus, 3, tangent, theta, equals, 0 3tan 2 θ+3tanθ=0

Solution

The given equation is:

3tan2θ+3tanθ=03 \tan^2 \theta + 3 \tan \theta = 0

To solve this equation, let's follow these steps:

Step 1: Factor the Equation

First, factor out the common term:

3tanθ(tanθ+1)=03 \tan \theta (\tan \theta + 1) = 0

This equation is satisfied when either of the factors is zero:

3tanθ=0ortanθ+1=03 \tan \theta = 0 \quad \text{or} \quad \tan \theta + 1 = 0

Step 2: Solve Each Factor

  1. For 3tanθ=03 \tan \theta = 0:

    tanθ=0\tan \theta = 0

    The tangent function is zero at:

    θ=0,π\theta = 0, \pi

  2. For tanθ+1=0\tan \theta + 1 = 0:

    tanθ=1\tan \theta = -1

    The tangent function equals 1-1 at:

    θ=3π4,7π4\theta = \frac{3\pi}{4}, \frac{7\pi}{4}

Step 3: List All Solutions Within the Given Interval

Combining all solutions, the values of θ\theta that satisfy the equation 0θ<2π0 \leq \theta < 2\pi are:

θ=0,π,3π4,7π4\theta = 0, \pi, \frac{3\pi}{4}, \frac{7\pi}{4}

Would you like more details on any of these steps, or do you have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might be interested in:

  1. How do you solve equations involving other trigonometric functions like sine or cosine?
  2. What are the properties of the tangent function, especially its periodicity?
  3. How can we verify solutions of trigonometric equations graphically?
  4. How do you solve trigonometric equations with multiple angles, such as tan(2θ)\tan(2\theta)?
  5. What are some common techniques for factoring trigonometric expressions?

Tip: Remember that the tangent function has a period of π\pi, which means solutions repeat every π\pi units.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Solving Trigonometric Equations
Factoring

Formulas

tan(θ)
tan(θ) = 0
tan(θ) = -1

Theorems

Periodicity of Tangent Function (π)
Zero Factor Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12