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=−1⇒tan 3θ=tan(−π4)⇒3θ=nπ+(−π4), n∈Z⇒θ=nπ3+(−π12), n∈Z⇒θ=nπ3−π12, n∈Z.
thus, comparing with the solution we get α=π12.