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Which of the following is NOT a solution to (3tan²x-1)(3tan²x-3)=0

a. 30˚
b. 120˚
c. 150˚
d. 225˚
e. 315˚

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Final answer:

To find the solutions to the given equation, set each factor equal to zero and solve for x. The angle 120° is not a solution to the equation (3tan²x-1)(3tan²x-3)=0. option B is correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the solutions to the equation (3tan²x-1)(3tan²x-3)=0, we need to set each factor equal to zero and solve for x. So, we have two separate equations:

3tan²x-1=0

3tan²x-3=0

Simplifying each equation, we get:

tan²x=1/3

tan²x=1

The solutions to the first equation are x = 30° and x = 150°, and the solutions to the second equation are x = 45° and x = 225°. Therefore, the angle 120° is NOT a solution to the equation.

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