Math Problem Statement

Solve the trigonometric equation for all values 0, is less than, x, is less than or equal to, 2, pi0<x≤2π.

tangent, 2, x, plus, 1, equals, 0

tan2x+1=0

Solution

The trigonometric equation to solve is:

tan(2x)+1=0\tan(2x) + 1 = 0

We need to find all solutions for xx within the interval 0<x2π0 < x \leq 2\pi.

Step 1: Isolate the tangent function

Start by isolating the tangent function:

tan(2x)=1\tan(2x) = -1

Step 2: Find the general solution for 2x2x

The tangent function equals 1-1 at the following angles:

2x=3π4+nπwhere n is an integer2x = \frac{3\pi}{4} + n\pi \quad \text{where } n \text{ is an integer}

Step 3: Solve for xx

To find xx, divide both sides by 2:

x=3π8+nπ2x = \frac{3\pi}{8} + \frac{n\pi}{2}

Step 4: Determine nn such that 0<x2π0 < x \leq 2\pi

Substitute into the interval 0<x2π0 < x \leq 2\pi:

0<3π8+nπ22π0 < \frac{3\pi}{8} + \frac{n\pi}{2} \leq 2\pi

Now, solve for nn by considering both ends of the inequality.

  1. Lower bound: 3π8+nπ2>0\frac{3\pi}{8} + \frac{n\pi}{2} > 0 Simplifying, this is always true for any nn.

  2. Upper bound: 3π8+nπ22π\frac{3\pi}{8} + \frac{n\pi}{2} \leq 2\pi Subtract 3π8\frac{3\pi}{8} from both sides: nπ22π3π8=13π8\frac{n\pi}{2} \leq 2\pi - \frac{3\pi}{8} = \frac{13\pi}{8} Multiply by 2: nπ13π4n\pi \leq \frac{13\pi}{4} Divide by π\pi: n134=3.25n \leq \frac{13}{4} = 3.25 So, nn can be 0, 1, 2, or 3.

Step 5: Find the specific solutions

Substitute these values of nn into x=3π8+nπ2x = \frac{3\pi}{8} + \frac{n\pi}{2}:

  • For n=0n = 0: x=3π8x = \frac{3\pi}{8}

  • For n=1n = 1: x=3π8+π2=7π8x = \frac{3\pi}{8} + \frac{\pi}{2} = \frac{7\pi}{8}

  • For n=2n = 2: x=3π8+π2×2=11π8x = \frac{3\pi}{8} + \frac{\pi}{2} \times 2 = \frac{11\pi}{8}

  • For n=3n = 3: x=3π8+π2×3=15π8x = \frac{3\pi}{8} + \frac{\pi}{2} \times 3 = \frac{15\pi}{8}

Final Answer:

The solutions to the equation tan(2x)+1=0\tan(2x) + 1 = 0 in the interval 0<x2π0 < x \leq 2\pi are:

x=3π8,7π8,11π8,15π8x = \frac{3\pi}{8}, \quad \frac{7\pi}{8}, \quad \frac{11\pi}{8}, \quad \frac{15\pi}{8}

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Related Questions:

  1. What are the solutions to tan(kx)+c=0\tan(kx) + c = 0 for different constants kk and cc?
  2. How do you solve the equation sin(2x)=1\sin(2x) = -1 in the interval 0<x2π0 < x \leq 2\pi?
  3. What is the period of the function tan(2x)\tan(2x) and how does it affect the number of solutions?
  4. How can you verify trigonometric solutions using a unit circle?
  5. What changes if the equation involves cot(2x)\cot(2x) instead of tan(2x)\tan(2x)?

Tip:

When working with trigonometric equations, always consider the periodicity of the function to determine all possible solutions within the given interval.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Trigonometric Equations

Formulas

Tangent function identity

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School