Solve the equation for all real values of .

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Problem

Solve the equation arctan⁡x+arctan⁡2x=π4\arctan x+\arctan 2x=\dfrac{\pi}{4} for all real values of xx. (i) Show that the given equation can be converted into an algebraic equation in xx. (ii) Solve the algebraic equation obtained in part (i). (iii) Verify that each solution found in part (ii) satisfies the original inverse trigonometric equation within the principal value branches.

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