Solve the equation for all in the interval

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · A Level · Mathematics · Trigonometry · Trigonometry

Problem

Solve the equation 2tan⁡2θ+3tan⁡θ−2=02\tan^{2}\theta + 3\tan\theta - 2 = 0 for all θ\theta in the interval 0≤θ<2π0 \le \theta < 2\pi, where θ≠π2+kπ,  k∈Z\theta \neq \dfrac{\pi}{2} + k\pi,\; k \in \mathbb Z. (i) Solve the quadratic in tan⁡θ\tan\theta to obtain its real roots. (ii) For each root, find every value of θ\theta in 0≤θ<2π0 \le \theta < 2\pi that satisfies the original equation, taking into account the domain restrictions of the tangent function.

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