Find all solutions in the interval [0, 2π). tan x + sec x = 1
Solution:
Given, tan x + sec x = 1
We have to find all the solutions in the interval [0, 2π)
By using trigonometric identity,
sec2x - tan2x = 1
So, sec2x = 1 + tan2x
sec x = √(1 + tan2x)
Now, tan x + √1 + tan2x = 1
On rearranging,
√1 + tan2x = 1 - tan x
Squaring both sides,
1 + tan2x = (1 - tan x)2
1 + tan2x = 1 + tan2x - 2 tan x
By grouping,
1 - 1 + tan2x - tan2x = -2tan x
-2 tan x = 0
tan x = 0
Taking inverse,
x = tan-1(0)
x = 0, π
sec π = -1, so π is an extraneous root.
Therefore, the solution is 0.
Find all solutions in the interval [0, 2π). tan x + sec x = 1
Summary:
All solutions in the interval [0, 2π). tan x + sec x = 1 is 0.
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