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

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The discussion revolves around a trigonometric equation: 2(sinA+cosB)sinB=3-cosB, with the goal of finding the expression 3tan²A+4tan²B. The subject area includes trigonometric identities and relationships.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the expansion of the expression 3tan²A+4tan²B and question how to express tanA in terms of sinA and cosA. There is an exploration of the relationship between the variables and the identities involved.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants attempting to clarify the expansion of trigonometric functions and questioning the correctness of the variables used in the equation. Some guidance has been offered regarding the expression of tangent in terms of sine and cosine.

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There is a potential ambiguity regarding the variables, specifically whether one of the cosines should be cosA instead of cosB, which is under consideration.

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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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