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Trigonometric equations
Question

Let k be sum of all x in the interval [0,2π] such that 3cot2x+8cotx+3=0 then the value of kπ is

Moderate
Solution

3cot2x+8cotx+3=0 cotx=4±73

Both roots are negative.

    π2<x1,x2<π     π<x1+x2<2π

Product of roots =cotx1cotx2=1

 cotx1cot3π2x1=1 x1+x2=3π2

Similarly, x1+x2=7π2

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