Problem

Solve the equation on the interval 0θ<2π.
sec3θ2=2

What are the solutions to sec3θ2=2 in the interval 0θ<2π ? Select the correct choice and fill in any answer boxes in your choice below.
A. The solution set is
(Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using π as needed. Type your answer in radians. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use
B. There is no solution.

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Final Answer: The solution set is 4π9,8π9.

Steps

Step 1 :The secant function is the reciprocal of the cosine function. So, we can rewrite the equation as cos3θ2=12.

Step 2 :The cosine function equals -1/2 at 2π3 and 4π3 in the interval 0x<2π. However, we need to find the solutions for 3θ2, not x. So, we need to solve the equation 3θ2=2π3 and 3θ2=4π3 for θ.

Step 3 :The solutions to the equations are θ=4π9 and θ=8π9. However, we need to check if these solutions are in the interval 0θ<2π.

Step 4 :Both solutions are in the interval 0θ<2π. Therefore, the solutions to the equation sec3θ2=2 in the interval 0θ<2π are θ=4π9 and θ=8π9.

Step 5 :Final Answer: The solution set is 4π9,8π9.

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