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

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In summary, the problem involves finding 3tan2A+4tan2B given the equation 2(sinA+cosB)sinB=3-cosB and using trigonometric identities to solve it. The conversation also involves discussing how to expand tan^2 A and expressing tan A in terms of sin A and cos A.
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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?
 
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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
 
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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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What is the given equation for the trigonometric problem?

The given equation is 2(sinA+cosB)sinB=3-cosB.

How can I solve this trigonometric problem?

To solve this problem, you can use trigonometric identities and algebraic manipulation to simplify the equation and find the values of A and B.

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Yes, there are multiple solutions for this problem. This is because trigonometric functions are periodic and have infinite solutions within a certain range.

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