If 3θ is an acute angle

If 3θ is an acute angle, solve the following equations for θ:

(i) 2 sin 3θ = √3

(ii) tan 3θ = 1.

Answer :

(i) 2 sin 3θ = √3

sin 3θ = √3/2

sin 60° = √3/2

sin 3θ = sin 60°

⇒ 3θ = 60°

θ = 60/3 = 20°

(ii) tan 3θ = 1

tan 45° = 1

tan 3θ = tan 45°

3θ = 45°

⇒ θ = 15°

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