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By factorising, or otherwise, solve the following equations for 0θ360:

  1. tan2(θ)+3tan(θ)10=0
  2. 9cos2(θ)6cos(θ)+1=0
  3. 4sin2(θ)9sin(θ)+2=0

For (a), let t=tan(θ). Can you solve

t2+3t10=0

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For (b), let c=cos(θ) and consider

9c26c+1=0
4s29s+2=(s2)(4s1)

Note that 1sin(θ)1 so sin(θ)=2 does not lead to any solutions.