Mathematics
When 0° < θ < 90°, solve the following equation:
3 cos θ = 2 sin2 θ
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Answer
Given,
3 cos θ = 2 sin2 θ
On Solving,
⇒ 3 cos θ = 2(1 - cos2 θ)
⇒ 3 cos θ = 2 - 2cos2 θ
⇒ 2 cos2 θ + 3 cos θ - 2 = 0
⇒ 2 cos2 θ + 4 cos θ - cos θ - 2 = 0
⇒ 2 cos θ(cos θ + 2) - 1(cos θ + 2) = 0
⇒ (2 cos θ - 1)(cos θ + 2) = 0
⇒ 2 cos θ - 1 = 0 or cos θ + 2 = 0
⇒ cos θ = or cos θ = -2.
But cos θ = -2 is not possible.
∴ cos θ =
⇒ cos θ = cos 60°
⇒ θ = 60°.
Hence, the value of θ = 60°.
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