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"default": "x=\\frac{π}{2}+2πn,x=\\frac{3π}{2}+2πn",
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"title": "$$18\\cos\\left(x\\right)+9\\sin\\left(2x\\right)=0{\\quad:\\quad}x=\\frac{π}{2}+2πn,\\:x=\\frac{3π}{2}+2πn$$",
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"primary": "Use the Double Angle identity: $$\\sin\\left(2x\\right)=2\\sin\\left(x\\right)\\cos\\left(x\\right)$$",
"result": "=18\\cos\\left(x\\right)+9\\cdot\\:2\\sin\\left(x\\right)\\cos\\left(x\\right)"
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"type": "step",
"primary": "Simplify",
"result": "=18\\cos\\left(x\\right)+18\\sin\\left(x\\right)\\cos\\left(x\\right)",
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Solution
Solution
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Degrees
Solution steps
Rewrite using trig identities
Use the Double Angle identity:
Simplify
Factor
Factor out common term
Solving each part separately
General solutions for
periodicity table with cycle:
Move to the right side
Subtract from both sides
Simplify
General solutions for
periodicity table with cycle:
Combine all the solutions
Graph
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the general solution for 18cos(x)+9sin(2x)=0 ?
The general solution for 18cos(x)+9sin(2x)=0 is x= pi/2+2pin,x=(3pi)/2+2pin