If tan3θ=cot(θ−22
∘
), where 3θ is an acute angle, find the value of θ.
- A27
∘ - B26
∘ - C29
∘ - D28
∘
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Using the trigonometric identity cotα=tan(90
∘
−α), we can rewrite the given equation:
tan3θ=tan(90
∘
−(θ−22
∘
))
Equating the angles:
3θ=90
∘
−θ+22
∘
3θ+θ=112
∘
4θ=112
∘
θ=
4
112
∘
=28
∘
∘
−α), we can rewrite the given equation:
tan3θ=tan(90
∘
−(θ−22
∘
))
Equating the angles:
3θ=90
∘
−θ+22
∘
3θ+θ=112
∘
4θ=112
∘
θ=
4
112
∘
=28
∘