Show by means of the trigonometric identity sin 3a = 3 sin a - 4 sin'a that the angle 30° cannot be trisected with straightedge and compass. !!

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Show by means of the trigonometric identity sin 3a = 3 sin a - 4 sin' a that the angle
30° cannot be trisected with straightedge and compass.
Transcribed Image Text:Show by means of the trigonometric identity sin 3a = 3 sin a - 4 sin' a that the angle 30° cannot be trisected with straightedge and compass.
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