Solution
Solution
+1
Degrees
Solution steps
Subtract from both sides
Rewrite using trig identities
Use the Pythagorean identity:
Simplify
Expand
Apply the distributive law:
Multiply the numbers:
Add/Subtract the numbers:
Solve by substitution
Let:
Write in the standard form
Solve with the quadratic formula
Quadratic Equation Formula:
For
Apply rule
Apply exponent rule: if is even
Multiply the numbers:
Subtract the numbers:
Apply rule
Separate the solutions
Remove parentheses:
Add the numbers:
Multiply the numbers:
Apply the fraction rule:
Apply rule
Remove parentheses:
Subtract the numbers:
Multiply the numbers:
Apply the fraction rule:
Cancel the common factor:
The solutions to the quadratic equation are:
Substitute back
General solutions for
periodicity table with cycle:
General solutions for
periodicity table with cycle:
Combine all the solutions
Popular Examples
cos(x)=(sqrt(3))/2 ,0<= x<= 2picsc^2(x)+4csc(x)+4=06sin^2(x)-cos(x)-4=02sin(2x)cos(x)+sin(x)=04cos(x)+1=3
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the general solution for 2sin^2(t)-3cos(t)=3 ?
The general solution for 2sin^2(t)-3cos(t)=3 is t=pi+2pin,t=(2pi)/3+2pin,t=(4pi)/3+2pin