MHB Solving $\tan^2x + \tan^2{2x} + \cot^2{3x} = 1$ in R

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The equation $\tan^2x + \tan^2{2x} + \cot^2{3x} = 1$ does not have a solution in the real numbers (R). Participants in the discussion confirmed the absence of solutions and referenced the behavior of the cotangent function, particularly noting that $\cot^2(3\pi)$ approaches infinity. The discussion emphasized the importance of understanding the properties of trigonometric functions when analyzing such equations.

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Solve in R $\tan^2x + \tan^2{2x} + \cot^2{3x} = 1$.
 
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But without desmos etc.
 
Beer induced reaction follows.
maxkor said:
But without desmos etc.
Wouldst thou still attempt to solve it given that you've already had a glimpse that it doesn't have a solution or do you just want to show that it doesn't have a solution?
 
Show that it doesn't have a solution.
 
isnt it $cot^2(3\pi)=\infty$
 
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