Problem

Solve over the Interval tan(theta)=-(2 square root of 3)/3sin(theta) , 0< =theta< 2pi

The question provides a trigonometric equation involving a tangent function, tan(theta), and a sine function, sin(theta), and asks to solve for the values of the variable theta within a specific interval: from 0 to 2π radians. It requires finding all the angles theta that satisfy the equation when tan(theta) is set equal to the negative fraction -(2√3)/3 times sin(theta). Solving this problem involves using knowledge of trigonometric identities, relationships, and properties to isolate theta and determine its values that fulfill the equation within the given range.

tan(θ)=233sin(θ),0θ<2π

Answer

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Solution:

Step 1: Simplify the equation.

Step 1.1: Rewrite the given equation.

Simplify tan(θ)=233sin(θ).

Step 1.1.1: Combine terms.

tan(θ)=23sin(θ)3.

Step 1.1.2: Rearrange the equation.

tan(θ)=2sin(θ)33.

Step 2: Isolate the variable.

Step 2.1: Divide by tan(θ).

tan(θ)tan(θ)=2sin(θ)33tan(θ).

Step 2.2: Simplify the left side.

Step 2.2.1: Cancel tan(θ).

1=2sin(θ)33tan(θ).

Step 2.3: Simplify the right side.

Step 2.3.1: Multiply by the reciprocal.

1=2sin(θ)331tan(θ).

Step 2.3.2: Express tan(θ) as sin(θ)cos(θ).

1=2sin(θ)33cos(θ)sin(θ).

Step 2.3.3: Simplify the fraction.

1=233cos(θ).

Step 3: Solve for cos(θ).

Step 3.1: Isolate cos(θ).

cos(θ)=323.

Step 4: Find the angles.

Step 4.1: Take the inverse cosine.

θ=arccos(32).

Step 4.2: Determine the angles in the specified interval.

θ=5π6,7π6.

Knowledge Notes:

  1. Trigonometric identities: The tangent of an angle is the ratio of the sine to the cosine of that angle, tan(θ)=sin(θ)cos(θ).

  2. Inverse trigonometric functions: To find an angle given a trigonometric value, we use the inverse trigonometric functions, such as arccos(x), which returns the angle whose cosine is x.

  3. The cosine function is negative in the second and third quadrants of the unit circle.

  4. Periodicity of trigonometric functions: The trigonometric functions repeat their values in regular intervals called periods. For the cosine function, the period is 2π radians.

  5. Interval notation: When solving trigonometric equations, it is important to consider the interval in which the solution is sought. For example, 0θ<2π means that the angle θ must be between 0 and 2π, including 0 but not 2π.

  6. Simplifying expressions: When simplifying expressions, it is often useful to cancel common factors, combine like terms, and use algebraic properties to rewrite the expressions in a simpler form.

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