Solve the equation \(\tan x \tan 2x = 1\), giving all solutions in the interval \(0^\circ < x < 180^\circ\).
Solution
To solve the equation \(\tan x \tan 2x = 1\), we start by using the identity for \(\tan 2x\):
\(\tan 2x = \frac{2 \tan x}{1 - \tan^2 x}\)
Substitute this into the equation:
\(\tan x \cdot \frac{2 \tan x}{1 - \tan^2 x} = 1\)
Simplify the equation:
\(\frac{2 \tan^2 x}{1 - \tan^2 x} = 1\)
Cross-multiply to clear the fraction:
\(2 \tan^2 x = 1 - \tan^2 x\)
Rearrange the terms:
\(3 \tan^2 x = 1\)
Divide by 3:
\(\tan^2 x = \frac{1}{3}\)
Take the square root:
\(\tan x = \pm \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\)
Thus, \(x = 30^\circ, 150^\circ\) in the given interval \(0^\circ < x < 180^\circ\).
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