Question:
Find the most general value of θ satisfying the equation tan θ = –1 and cos θ = 1/√2
Solution:
According to the question,
We have,
tan θ = -1
And cos θ =1/√2 .
⇒ θ = – π/4
So, we know that,
θ lies in IV quadrant.
θ = 2π – π/4 = 7π/4
So, general solution is θ = 7π/4 + 2 n π, n∈ Z