Math Problem Statement

Using the t-formulae find the range of x in the interval [0,2pi] for which 3sinx +2cosx>3

Solution

We are tasked with finding the range of xx in the interval [0,2π][0, 2\pi] for which the inequality 3sinx+2cosx>33\sin x + 2\cos x > 3 holds, using the t-formulae. Let's break it down step by step:

Step 1: Rewrite the inequality using the t-formulae

The t-formulae involve the substitution: t=tan(x2)t = \tan \left(\frac{x}{2}\right) With this substitution, we can express sinx\sin x and cosx\cos x in terms of tt as follows: sinx=2t1+t2,cosx=1t21+t2\sin x = \frac{2t}{1 + t^2}, \quad \cos x = \frac{1 - t^2}{1 + t^2} Substitute these into the inequality 3sinx+2cosx>33\sin x + 2\cos x > 3.

Step 2: Apply the substitution to the inequality

Substituting the t-formulae expressions into the inequality:

32t1+t2+21t21+t2>33 \cdot \frac{2t}{1 + t^2} + 2 \cdot \frac{1 - t^2}{1 + t^2} > 3

Simplify the left-hand side: 6t+2(1t2)1+t2>3\frac{6t + 2(1 - t^2)}{1 + t^2} > 3 This simplifies to: 6t+22t21+t2>3\frac{6t + 2 - 2t^2}{1 + t^2} > 3

Step 3: Eliminate the denominator

Multiply both sides by 1+t21 + t^2 to get rid of the denominator: 6t+22t2>3(1+t2)6t + 2 - 2t^2 > 3(1 + t^2) Expanding both sides: 6t+22t2>3+3t26t + 2 - 2t^2 > 3 + 3t^2

Step 4: Simplify the inequality

Bring all terms to one side: 2t23t2+6t+23>0-2t^2 - 3t^2 + 6t + 2 - 3 > 0 This simplifies to: 5t2+6t1>0-5t^2 + 6t - 1 > 0

Step 5: Solve the quadratic inequality

We now solve the quadratic inequality 5t2+6t1>0-5t^2 + 6t - 1 > 0. First, solve the corresponding quadratic equation: 5t2+6t1=0-5t^2 + 6t - 1 = 0 Using the quadratic formula: t=6±624(5)(1)2(5)=6±362010=6±1610t = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{6^2 - 4(-5)(-1)}}{2(-5)} = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{36 - 20}}{-10} = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{16}}{-10} t=6±410t = \frac{-6 \pm 4}{-10} So, the solutions for tt are: t=6+410=210=15,t=6410=1010=1t = \frac{-6 + 4}{-10} = \frac{-2}{-10} = \frac{1}{5}, \quad t = \frac{-6 - 4}{-10} = \frac{-10}{-10} = 1

Thus, the quadratic equation has roots at t=15t = \frac{1}{5} and t=1t = 1.

Step 6: Analyze the sign of the quadratic

The inequality 5t2+6t1>0-5t^2 + 6t - 1 > 0 is positive between the roots 15\frac{1}{5} and 11. Therefore, tt must lie in the interval: 15<t<1\frac{1}{5} < t < 1

Step 7: Convert back to xx

Recall that t=tan(x2)t = \tan \left( \frac{x}{2} \right), so we have: 15<tan(x2)<1\frac{1}{5} < \tan \left( \frac{x}{2} \right) < 1

Now solve for xx:

  1. For tan(x2)=15\tan \left( \frac{x}{2} \right) = \frac{1}{5}: x2=tan1(15)x=2tan1(15)\frac{x}{2} = \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{5} \right) \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 2 \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{5} \right) Using a calculator, tan1(15)0.197\tan^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{5} \right) \approx 0.197. So, x2×0.197=0.394x \approx 2 \times 0.197 = 0.394.

  2. For tan(x2)=1\tan \left( \frac{x}{2} \right) = 1: x2=π4x=2×π4=π2\frac{x}{2} = \frac{\pi}{4} \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 2 \times \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{\pi}{2}

Thus, the range of xx is approximately: 0.394<x<π20.394 < x < \frac{\pi}{2}

Final Answer:

The range of xx for which 3sinx+2cosx>33\sin x + 2\cos x > 3 is: x(0.394,π2)x \in (0.394, \frac{\pi}{2})

Would you like further clarification on any of the steps?


Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do we solve trigonometric inequalities involving more complex expressions?
  2. What are the advantages of using the t-formulae in solving trigonometric equations?
  3. How can we use graphical methods to solve trigonometric inequalities?
  4. What are the general steps to convert between trigonometric expressions and t-formulae?
  5. Can we extend this method to other intervals, like [π,π][-\pi, \pi]?

Tip: When solving quadratic inequalities, always consider the sign of the quadratic expression between its roots.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Inequalities
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

t = tan(x/2)
sin(x) = 2t / (1 + t^2)
cos(x) = (1 - t^2) / (1 + t^2)
Quadratic formula: t = (-b ± sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a

Theorems

t-formulae
Quadratic Inequality Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12