Trigonometric function help please

In summary, the problem is asking to find the sum of all values for which the function f(n,x) is equal at n = 23 and n = 33, where x is measured in degrees between 100 and 200. The attempt at a solution involves plugging in values and trying different methods, such as Demoivre's formula, but has not been successful so far. Help is appreciated.
  • #1
newchie
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Homework Statement


consider the function
f(n,x) = (sinx+sin2x+sin3x +...+sin(n-1)x+sinnx)/)cosx+cos2x+cos3x+...+cos(n-1)x+cosnx)
Find the sum of all values for which f(23,x) = f(33,x)where x is measured in degrees from 100<x<200



Homework Equations


you get obviously tanx+tan2x...
not sure where to go other than pluggin in values


The Attempt at a Solution


Plugging in values, testing cases trying different methods including demoivres, but doesent help. Help is appreciated!
 
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  • #2
newchie said:

Homework Statement


consider the function
f(n,x) = (sinx+sin2x+sin3x +...+sin(n-1)x+sinnx)/(cosx+cos2x+cos3x+...+cos(n-1)x+cosnx)
Find the sum of all values for which f(23,x) = f(33,x)where x is measured in degrees from 100<x<200

Homework Equations


you get obviously tanx+tan2x...
not sure where to go other than pluggin in values

The Attempt at a Solution


Plugging in values, testing cases trying different methods including demoivres, but doesent help. Help is appreciated!
You do not get tan(x)+tan(2x)+ ...

[itex]\displaystyle \frac{a+b+c}{e+f+g}\ne\frac{a}{e}+\frac{b}{f}+ \frac{c}{g}\ \ \ [/itex]
 
  • #3
SammyS said:
You do not get tan(x)+tan(2x)+ ...

[itex]\displaystyle \frac{a+b+c}{e+f+g}\ne\frac{a}{e}+\frac{b}{f}+ \frac{c}{g}\ \ \ [/itex]

ah yes woops, i misread hehe, anyways do you have an approach on this problem
 

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