Find all solutions in the interval [0, 2π). 7 tan3x - 21 tan x = 0
Solution:
Given, 7 tan3x - 21 tan x = 0
The interval is [0, 2π]
Let tan x = a
Now the equation becomes,
7a3 - 21a = 0
a(7a2 - 21) = 0
Now, a = 0
7a2 - 21 = 0
7a2 = 21
a2 = 21/7
a2 = 3
Taking square root,
a = ±√3
So, the value of a is 0, +√3 and -√3.
When tan x = 0
x = tan-1(0)
x = 0 or π
When tan x = +√3
x = tan-1(+√3)
x = π/3 or 4π/3
When tan x = -√3
x = tan-1(-√3)
x = 2π/3 or 5π/3
Therefore, the solutions of 7 tan2x - 21 tan x = 0 are 0, π, π/3, 4π/3, 2π/3, 5π/3.
Find all solutions in the interval [0, 2π). 7 tan2x - 21 tan x = 0
Summary:
The solutions of 7 tan2x - 21 tan x = 0 in the interval [0, 2π) are 0, π, π/3, 4π/3, 2π/3, 5π/3.
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