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== Problem 20 ==
 
== Problem 20 ==
 
A geometric sequence <math>(a_n)</math> has <math>a_1=\sin x</math>, <math>a_2=\cos x</math>, and <math>a_3= \tan x</math> for some real number <math>x</math>. For what value of <math>n</math> does <math>a_n=1+\cos x</math>?
 
A geometric sequence <math>(a_n)</math> has <math>a_1=\sin x</math>, <math>a_2=\cos x</math>, and <math>a_3= \tan x</math> for some real number <math>x</math>. For what value of <math>n</math> does <math>a_n=1+\cos x</math>?

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Problem 20

A geometric sequence $(a_n)$ has $a_1=\sin x$, $a_2=\cos x$, and $a_3= \tan x$ for some real number $x$. For what value of $n$ does $a_n=1+\cos x$?


$\textbf{(A)}\ 4 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 5 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 6 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 7 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 8$

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