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If the general solution of the equation tan 3θ=1, is given by θ=nπ3α, where nZ and α(0, π6], then α equals
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π6
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π12
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π15
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Solution

The correct option is B π12
We know the general solution of the equation of the form tan θ=tan α, is given by θ=nπ+α.
Now, we can solve the equation as :
tan 3θ=1tan 3θ=tan(π4)3θ=nπ+(π4), nZθ=nπ3+(π12), nZθ=nπ3π12, nZ.
thus, comparing with the solution we get α=π12.

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