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19. [tex]4 \tan(4x) - 4 \tan(3x) - \tan(2x) = \tan(2x) \tan(3x) \tan(4x)[/tex]

20. [tex]\cos(2^x) - 2 \tan^2(2^{x-1}) + 2 = 0[/tex]

Asked by johnpb7947

Answer (1)

The equations presented in the question involve trigonometric identities and require solving or verifying trigonometric equations. Let's examine each equation individually and approach them step-by-step.

Equation 1: 4 tan ( 4 x ) − 4 tan ( 3 x ) − tan ( 2 x ) = tan ( 2 x ) tan ( 3 x ) tan ( 4 x )
The goal here appears to be to verify if the left side of the equation equals the right side. Solving trigonometric identities often involves applying well-known identities such as the tangent addition formulas, possibly expressing tangent in terms of sine and cosine, and simplifying.

Recall the tangent angle sum identities: tan ( a + b ) = 1 − tan a tan b tan a + tan b ​
Use algebraic manipulation to rearrange and simplify terms on either side of the equation.
Consider special angles or specific values for which simplification might reveal the relationship.


Equation 2: cos ( 2 x ) − 2 tan 2 ( 2 x − 1 ) + 2 = 0
This equation involves simplifying and solving for x potentially with known trigonometric identities.

Use the identity tan 2 ( θ ) = sec 2 ( θ ) − 1 which connects tangent and secant, and hence cosine.
Substitute where appropriate and aim to express the equation entirely in terms of a single trigonometric function to simplify.
Ensure to solve for values of x that satisfy the equation over the valid ranges of the trigonometric functions.



Considering these two equations individually helps isolate the complexity and applies relevant mathematical principles to verify or solve these trigonometric identities. The solutions rely on understanding trigonometric properties and manipulating them step-by-step until reaching or checking the provided result.

Answered by SophiaElizab | 2025-07-06