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If `cos 3A +cos 3B+cos 3C=1` then one of the angles of the triangle ABC is

A

`60^@`

B

`90^@`

C

`120^@`

D

`30^@`

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To solve the problem where \( \cos 3A + \cos 3B + \cos 3C = 1 \) and find one of the angles of triangle ABC, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the triangle angle sum Since \( A, B, C \) are angles of a triangle, we know that: \[ A + B + C = \pi \quad \text{(or 180 degrees)} \] ### Step 2: Rewrite one angle in terms of the others We can express \( C \) in terms of \( A \) and \( B \): \[ C = \pi - A - B \] ### Step 3: Substitute \( C \) into the equation Now substitute \( C \) into the equation \( \cos 3A + \cos 3B + \cos 3C = 1 \): \[ \cos 3A + \cos 3B + \cos(3(\pi - A - B)) = 1 \] Using the cosine identity \( \cos(\pi - x) = -\cos x \): \[ \cos 3A + \cos 3B - \cos(3A + 3B) = 1 \] ### Step 4: Use the cosine addition formula We can use the cosine addition formula: \[ \cos(3A + 3B) = \cos 3A \cos 3B - \sin 3A \sin 3B \] Thus, we rewrite our equation: \[ \cos 3A + \cos 3B - (\cos 3A \cos 3B - \sin 3A \sin 3B) = 1 \] ### Step 5: Simplify the equation Rearranging gives: \[ \cos 3A + \cos 3B - \cos 3A \cos 3B + \sin 3A \sin 3B = 1 \] This can be complex to simplify directly, so we will analyze the implications of the original equation. ### Step 6: Analyze the equation The equation \( \cos 3A + \cos 3B + \cos 3C = 1 \) suggests that the angles \( 3A, 3B, 3C \) must be such that their cosines sum to 1. ### Step 7: Consider special angles One possible case is when one of the angles is \( 60^\circ \) (or \( \frac{\pi}{3} \)). Let's assume \( A = 60^\circ \): \[ 3A = 180^\circ \implies \cos 3A = \cos 180^\circ = -1 \] Then, we need to check if \( \cos 3B + \cos 3C = 2 \) can hold true. The only way for this to happen is if both \( B \) and \( C \) are \( 60^\circ \) as well. ### Conclusion Thus, if \( A = 60^\circ \), then \( B + C = 120^\circ \) and both can also be \( 60^\circ \). Therefore, one of the angles of triangle ABC is: \[ \boxed{60^\circ} \]
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