Solving "2(sinA+cosB)sinB=3-cosB" Trig Problem

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The discussion focuses on solving the trigonometric equation 2(sinA+cosB)sinB=3-cosB and finding the expression 3tan²A + 4tan²B. Participants explore the expansion of the equation using trigonometric identities, specifically how to express tan²A and tan²B in terms of sine and cosine. There is some confusion regarding the correct variables and identities to use, particularly whether to use cosA or cosB. The conversation highlights the challenges in manipulating the equation and clarifying the relationships between the trigonometric functions. The goal remains to simplify and solve the problem accurately.
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Homework Statement

2(sinA+cosB)sinB=3-cosB. Find 3tan2A+4tan2B

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well, i expanded 3tan2A+4tan2B= 3sin2Acos2B+4sin2Bcos2A all over cos2Acos2B after that I am stuck.
 
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I didn't get you. How you expanded tan^2 A?
How will u express tan A in terms of sin A and cos A?
 


n.karthick said:
I didn't get you. How you expanded tan^2 A?
How will u express tan A in terms of sin A and cos A?

Ok, 3tan2A= 3sin2A/cos2A and 4tan2B= 4sin2B/cos2B, so 3sin2A/cos2A+4sin2B/cos2B= 3sin2Acos2B+4sin2Bcos2A all over cos2Acos2B
 


romsofia said:
... 2(sinA+cosB)sinB=3-cosB. Find 3tan2A+4tan2B

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Are you sure that one of the cosines isn't "cosA" ?
 
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