Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Analytic Trigonometry - Section 6.3 Trigonometric Equations - 6.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 488: 77

Answer

$\frac{\pi}{3},\frac{5\pi}{3}$

Work Step by Step

1. $tan^2\theta=\frac{3}{2}sec\theta \Longrightarrow sec^2\theta-1=\frac{3}{2}sec\theta \Longrightarrow 2sec^2\theta-3sec\theta-2= \Longrightarrow (2sec\theta+1)(sec\theta-2)=0 \Longrightarrow sec\theta=-\frac{1}{2},2$, 2. $sec\theta=-\frac{1}{2} \Longrightarrow $ no solution in $[0,2\pi)$, 3. $sec\theta=2 \Longrightarrow cos\theta=\frac{1}{2} \Longrightarrow \theta=\frac{\pi}{3},\frac{5\pi}{3}$ in $[0,2\pi)$.
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