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Ch. 3 - Trigonometric Identities and Equations
Blitzer - Trigonometry 3rd Edition
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Capitolo 3, Problema 3.5.36

Exercises 25–38 involve equations with multiple angles. Solve each equation on the interval [0, 2𝝅).
cot(3θ/2) = ﹣√3

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Rewrite the given equation clearly: \(\cot\left(\frac{3\theta}{2}\right) = -\sqrt{3}\).
Recall the definition of cotangent in terms of sine and cosine: \(\cot x = \frac{\cos x}{\sin x}\). This means we are looking for angles where the ratio of cosine to sine equals \(-\sqrt{3}\).
Identify the reference angle where \(\cot x = \sqrt{3}\). Since \(\cot \frac{\pi}{6} = \sqrt{3}\), the reference angle is \(\frac{\pi}{6}\).
Determine the quadrants where \(\cot x\) is negative. Since cotangent is positive in the first and third quadrants, it is negative in the second and fourth quadrants. So, \(\frac{3\theta}{2}\) lies in the second or fourth quadrant.
Write the general solutions for \(\frac{3\theta}{2}\) using the reference angle \(\frac{\pi}{6}\) in the second and fourth quadrants: \(\frac{3\theta}{2} = \pi - \frac{\pi}{6} + 2k\pi\) and \(\frac{3\theta}{2} = 2\pi - \frac{\pi}{6} + 2k\pi\), where \(k\) is any integer. Then solve for \(\theta\) by multiplying both sides by \(\frac{2}{3}\).

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Multiple-Angle Trigonometric Equations

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Cotangent Function and Its Properties

Cotangent is the reciprocal of the tangent function, defined as cot(θ) = cos(θ)/sin(θ). Understanding its values, periodicity (π), and behavior is essential for solving equations involving cotangent, especially when equated to specific constants like -√3.
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Solving Trigonometric Equations on a Restricted Interval

When solving trigonometric equations on [0, 2π), it is important to find all solutions within this domain. For multiple-angle equations, solutions for the inner angle (e.g., 3θ) must be found first, then adjusted to the original variable's interval by dividing and considering all valid solutions.
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