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#1 2014-06-06 00:09:12

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Trigonometric Equations

Hello everyone,
I need help with trigonometric equations, a link to math is fun would be great. But first, could anyone help me with this question? A step-by-step answer would be great. Thanks in advance.

Solve the following trigonometric equations for


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#2 2014-06-06 00:26:05

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

First, you've to transform this into an equation of sines. Then, apply the submultiple angle formulae.

I'll do this once I am back from the bookstore.


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#3 2014-06-06 00:29:02

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

ty


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#4 2014-06-06 02:35:08

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#5 2014-06-06 02:44:39

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

Please post the answer that you originally attached with the first post.

I'm not sure if you want a numerical solution or an exact one.


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#6 2014-06-06 02:53:51

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

The 300° is just an approximation is it not?


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#7 2014-06-06 02:56:08

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

How did he get 75 there?


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#8 2014-06-06 03:03:55

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

I am not sure, but he should replace the = with ≈ in his work.


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#9 2014-06-06 03:54:18

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

Wait, I will upload a image.
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#10 2014-06-06 03:55:23

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

Hi;

That says 1 / 2 not 1 / 4.


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#11 2014-06-06 03:56:08

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

oops...


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#12 2014-06-06 04:00:56

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

using edited version

cos (x/2) = 1/4

Cos2A = 2.cos^2  (A) -1

cos(x) = 2 x (1/4)^2 - 1 = - 7/8

then use acos

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#13 2014-06-06 04:01:58

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

Does using acos give you any exact value?


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#14 2014-06-06 04:02:49

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

no.  I don't think you can get an exact value easily here.

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#15 2014-06-06 04:03:59

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

Could you explain a little bit? ty.


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#16 2014-06-06 04:08:23

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

sec = 1/cos so invert the equation.

Then use the double angle formula:

The rest is arithmetic.  smile

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#17 2014-06-06 04:09:34

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

Thanks Bob and everyone. Is the double angle formula on mif?


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#18 2014-06-06 04:10:43

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

The double angle formula can be derived with the compound angle formula


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#19 2014-06-06 04:14:12

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#20 2014-06-06 04:15:19

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

Off-line for a while.  I'll be back.  smile

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#21 2014-06-06 04:16:56

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

These identities are a pain. sad


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#22 2014-06-06 19:49:15

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Re: Trigonometric Equations

bobbym wrote:

The 300° is just an approximation is it not?



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