How do you prove Cot^2 (theta) + 5 = 6 Cot (theta)cot2(θ)+5=6cot(θ)?

1 Answer
Jun 19, 2016

Impossible.

Explanation:

It is impossible. Take an example to prove it:
t = pi/3t=π3 --> cot (pi/3) = sqrt3/3cot(π3)=33 --> cot^2 (pi/3) = 3/9 = 1/3cot2(π3)=39=13
1/3 + 513+5 different to 6(sqrt3/3)6(33)
However, the equation is true when t = pi/4 + 2kpit=π4+2kπ
t = pi/4t=π4 --> cot t = 1 --> cot^2 t = 1 cot2t=1-->
1 + 5 = 6(1). OK