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If S = \left\{ {x \in \left[ {0,2\pi } \right]:\left| {\matrix{ 0 & {\cos x} & { - \sin x} \cr {\sin x} & 0 & {\cos x} \cr {\cos x} & {\sin x} & 0 \cr } } \right| = 0} \right\}, then xStan(π3+x)\sum\limits_{x \in S} {\tan \left( {{\pi \over 3} + x} \right)} is equal to :

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Solution

This problem requires a strong understanding of determinants, trigonometric equations, and trigonometric identities. Our strategy will be to first evaluate the given determinant and solve the resulting trigonometric equation to find the set of values for xx. Then, we will use the tangent addition formula to calculate the sum of the required expressions.


1. Understanding the Problem and Key Concepts

The problem asks us to:

  • Find the set SS of all x[0,2π]x \in [0, 2\pi] for which the given 3×33 \times 3 determinant is equal to zero.
  • Calculate the sum of tan(π3+x)\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + x\right) for all xx in the set SS.

We will use the following key concepts and formulas:

  • Determinant of a 3×33 \times 3 Matrix: For a matrix (abcdefghi)\begin{pmatrix} a & b & c \\ d & e & f \\ g & h & i \end{pmatrix}, its determinant is a(eifh)b(difg)+c(dheg)a(ei - fh) - b(di - fg) + c(dh - eg).
  • Trigonometric Identity: tanx=sinxcosx\tan x = \frac{\sin x}{\cos x}.
  • Tangent Addition Formula: tan(A+B)=tanA+tanB1tanAtanB\tan(A+B) = \frac{\tan A + \tan B}{1 - \tan A \tan B}.
  • Periodicity of Tangent Function: tan(θ+nπ)=tanθ\tan(\theta + n\pi) = \tan \theta for any integer nn.

2. Calculating the Determinant

We are given the determinant: \Delta = \left| {\matrix{ 0 & {\cos x} & { - \sin x} \cr {\sin x} & 0 & {\cos x} \cr {\cos x} & {\sin x} & 0 \cr } } \right|

Let's expand this determinant along the first row: \Delta = 0 \cdot \left| {\matrix{ 0 & {\cos x} \cr {\sin x} & 0 \cr } } \right| - \cos x \cdot \left| {\matrix{ {\sin x} & {\cos x} \cr {\cos x} & 0 \cr } } \right| + (-\sin x) \cdot \left| {\matrix{ {\sin x} & 0 \cr {\cos x} & {\sin x} \cr } } \right|

  • The first term is 0(00cosxsinx)=00 \cdot (0 \cdot 0 - \cos x \cdot \sin x) = 0.
  • The second term is cosx(sinx0cosxcosx)=cosx(0cos2x)=cosx(cos2x)=cos3x-\cos x \cdot (\sin x \cdot 0 - \cos x \cdot \cos x) = -\cos x \cdot (0 - \cos^2 x) = -\cos x \cdot (-\cos^2 x) = \cos^3 x.
  • The third term is sinx(sinxsinx0cosx)=sinx(sin2x0)=sinx(sin2x)=sin3x-\sin x \cdot (\sin x \cdot \sin x - 0 \cdot \cos x) = -\sin x \cdot (\sin^2 x - 0) = -\sin x \cdot (\sin^2 x) = -\sin^3 x.

Combining these terms, the determinant simplifies to: Δ=cos3xsin3x\Delta = \cos^3 x - \sin^3 x


3. Solving the Trigonometric Equation

Now we set the determinant equal to zero to find the values of xx: cos3xsin3x=0\cos^3 x - \sin^3 x = 0 cos3x=sin3x\cos^3 x = \sin^3 x

Step-by-step reasoning:

  • Why cos3x=sin3x\cos^3 x = \sin^3 x: We isolate the trigonometric terms to prepare for solving.
  • Why we can divide by cos3x\cos^3 x: If cosx=0\cos x = 0, then sinx=±1\sin x = \pm 1 (since sin2x+cos2x=1\sin^2 x + \cos^2 x = 1). In this case, cos3x=0\cos^3 x = 0 but sin3x=±1\sin^3 x = \pm 1, so cos3xsin3x\cos^3 x \ne \sin^3 x. Therefore, cosx0\cos x \ne 0, which means we can safely divide both sides by cos3x\cos^3 x.

Dividing by cos3x\cos^3 x: 1=sin3xcos3x1 = \frac{\sin^3 x}{\cos^3 x} 1=(sinxcosx)31 = \left( {\frac{{\sin x}}{{\cos x}}} \right)^3 1=tan3x1 = \tan^3 x

Taking the cube root of both sides: tanx=1\tan x = 1

Now we need to find the values of xx in the interval [0,2π][0, 2\pi] for which tanx=1\tan x = 1. The general solution for tanx=1\tan x = 1 is x=nπ+π4x = n\pi + \frac{\pi}{4}, where nn is an integer.

  • For n=0n=0: x=0π+π4=π4x = 0 \cdot \pi + \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{\pi}{4}. This is in [0,2π][0, 2\pi].
  • For n=1n=1: x=1π+π4=5π4x = 1 \cdot \pi + \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{5\pi}{4}. This is in [0,2π][0, 2\pi].
  • For n=2n=2: x=2π+π4=9π4x = 2 \cdot \pi + \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{9\pi}{4}. This is outside [0,2π][0, 2\pi].

So, the set SS is {π4,5π4}\left\{ \frac{\pi}{4}, \frac{5\pi}{4} \right\}.

Tip: Always remember to check the given interval for xx and find all solutions within that range. The periodicity of trigonometric functions is crucial here.


4. Evaluating the Sum

We need to calculate xStan(π3+x)\sum\limits_{x \in S} {\tan \left( {{\pi \over 3} + x} \right)}, which means we need to evaluate tan(π3+x)\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + x\right) for each xSx \in S and sum the results.

We know tan(π/3)=3\tan(\pi/3) = \sqrt{3}.

For x=π4x = \frac{\pi}{4}: Using the tangent addition formula tan(A+B)=tanA+tanB1tanAtanB\tan(A+B) = \frac{\tan A + \tan B}{1 - \tan A \tan B}: tan(π3+π4)=tan(π/3)+tan(π/4)1tan(π/3)tan(π/4)\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + \frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{\tan(\pi/3) + \tan(\pi/4)}{1 - \tan(\pi/3)\tan(\pi/4)} Since tan(π/4)=1\tan(\pi/4) = 1: tan(π3+π4)=3+1131=1+313\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + \frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3} + 1}{1 - \sqrt{3} \cdot 1} = \frac{1 + \sqrt{3}}{1 - \sqrt{3}} To rationalize the denominator, multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator, (1+3)(1+\sqrt{3}): 1+313×1+31+3=(1+3)212(3)2=1+23+313=4+232\frac{1 + \sqrt{3}}{1 - \sqrt{3}} \times \frac{1 + \sqrt{3}}{1 + \sqrt{3}} = \frac{(1 + \sqrt{3})^2}{1^2 - (\sqrt{3})^2} = \frac{1 + 2\sqrt{3} + 3}{1 - 3} = \frac{4 + 2\sqrt{3}}{-2} =(2+3)=23= - (2 + \sqrt{3}) = -2 - \sqrt{3}

For x=5π4x = \frac{5\pi}{4}: We need to calculate tan(π3+5π4)\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + \frac{5\pi}{4}\right). Notice that 5π4=π+π4\frac{5\pi}{4} = \pi + \frac{\pi}{4}. So, tan(π3+5π4)=tan(π3+(π+π4))=tan((π3+π4)+π)\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + \frac{5\pi}{4}\right) = \tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + \left(\pi + \frac{\pi}{4}\right)\right) = \tan\left(\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + \frac{\pi}{4}\right) + \pi\right). Since the tangent function has a period of π\pi, tan(θ+π)=tan(θ)\tan(\theta + \pi) = \tan(\theta). Therefore: tan(π3+5π4)=tan(π3+π4)\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + \frac{5\pi}{4}\right) = \tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + \frac{\pi}{4}\right) This means the value is the same as the first term: tan(π3+5π4)=23\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + \frac{5\pi}{4}\right) = -2 - \sqrt{3}

Summing the terms: The sum is the sum of these two values: xStan(π3+x)=(23)+(23)\sum\limits_{x \in S} {\tan \left( {{\pi \over 3} + x} \right)} = \left(-2 - \sqrt{3}\right) + \left(-2 - \sqrt{3}\right) =423= -4 - 2\sqrt{3}


5. Final Answer and Summary

The calculated sum is 423-4 - 2\sqrt{3}. This corresponds to option (D).

Summary of Steps:

  1. We expanded the 3×33 \times 3 determinant and simplified it to cos3xsin3x\cos^3 x - \sin^3 x.
  2. We set the determinant to zero, leading to the trigonometric equation tan3x=1\tan^3 x = 1, which simplifies to tanx=1\tan x = 1.
  3. We found the solutions for tanx=1\tan x = 1 in the interval [0,2π][0, 2\pi] to be x=π4x = \frac{\pi}{4} and x=5π4x = \frac{5\pi}{4}. This formed the set SS.
  4. For each xSx \in S, we calculated tan(π3+x)\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + x\right) using the tangent addition formula and rationalized the result. Both terms evaluated to 23-2 - \sqrt{3}.
  5. Finally, we summed these values to get the total sum of 423-4 - 2\sqrt{3}.

The final answer is 423\boxed{-\,\,4 - 2\sqrt 3}.

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