Solve "Circles and Sectors: 3θ=2(π−sinθ)

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The discussion focuses on solving the equation 3θ = 2(π - sinθ) related to a semicircle and its sectors. The problem involves calculating the areas of a sector and a shaded segment, with the area of the sector POB being twice that of the shaded segment. Participants mention using the area formulas for circles and segments, but confusion arises regarding the angle of the segment and how to correctly apply the formulas. The key challenge is determining the area of the shaded region while considering the relationships between the angles and areas involved. Clarification is sought on how to approach the problem effectively.
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The diagram shows a semicircle APB on AB as diameter. The midpoint of AB is O. The point P on the semicircle is such that the area of the sector POB is equal to twice the area of the shade segment. Given that angle POB is \theta radians, show that

3\theta = 2(\pi-sin\theta)​


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using formula
Area of circle = \frac{1}{2}r2\theta
and
Area of segment = \frac{1}{2}r2 (\theta - sin \theta )
heres the problems
from the picture http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1790/001tz.jpg
questions 4
the the angle of the segment is \pi-\theta
there I am clueless even i inserted the info i have
what i really get is
\theta=2[\pi-\theta-sin(\pi-\theta)]​
of course we can't use formula blindly so anyone can help me there
 
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