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Rational inequality followed by a sine substitution

Without using a calculator, solve 3x−11−2x2≥1\dfrac{3x-1}{1-2x^2}\geq1.

Hence find the solution of 3sin⁡θ−1cos⁡2θ≥1\dfrac{3\sin\theta-1}{\cos2\theta}\geq1, where −π2≤θ≤π2-\dfrac\pi2\leq\theta\leq\dfrac\pi2.

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CJC · Discussion · Question 8

Apply the double-angle identity before substituting sin θ.

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