Mark M. answered 10/30/18
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Recall: 1 + cot2x = csc2x
Since csc2x - 3 = -1, (1 + cot2x) - 3 = -1.
cot2x = 1
cot2x = 1 or -1 (-1 is not possible)
tanx = 1 So, x = pi/4 or 5(pi)/4