Solution
Solution
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Degrees
Solution steps
Subtract from both sides
Rewrite using trig identities
Use the Double Angle identity:
Simplify
Expand
Apply the distributive law:
Apply minus-plus rules
Simplify
Multiply the numbers:
Multiply the numbers:
Subtract the numbers:
Solve by substitution
Let:
Write in the standard form
Solve with the quadratic formula
Quadratic Equation Formula:
For
Multiply the numbers:
Subtract the numbers:
Multiply the numbers:
Apply the fraction rule:
Cancel the common factor:
The solution to the quadratic equation is:
Substitute back
General solutions for
periodicity table with cycle:
Combine all the solutions
Popular Examples
3cos^2(θ)-cos(θ)=010sin^2(x)+11sin(x)-8=02cos^2(x)+7cos(x)-4=0cot(2θ)=(sqrt(3))/34sin^2(θ/2)+8cos(θ/2)-7=0,0<= θ<= 360
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the general solution for -2cos(2θ)-5=-4sin(θ)-8 ?
The general solution for -2cos(2θ)-5=-4sin(θ)-8 is θ=(7pi)/6+2pin,θ=(11pi)/6+2pin