Let k be sum of all x in the interval [0,2π] such that 3cot2x+8cotx+3=0 then the value of kπ is
3cot2x+8cotx+3=0∴ cotx=−4±73
Both roots are negative.
∴ π2<x1,x2<π∴ π<x1+x2<2π
Product of roots =cotx1cotx2=1
⇒ cotx1cot3π2−x1=1⇒ x1+x2=3π2
Similarly, x1+x2=7π2