Solution
Solution
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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:
Apply radical rule:
Apply exponent rule:
Multiply fractions:
Cancel the common factor:
Multiply the numbers:
Multiply the numbers:
Subtract the numbers:
Separate the solutions
Remove parentheses:
Add similar elements:
Multiply the numbers:
Apply the fraction rule:
Cancel the common factor:
Remove parentheses:
Add similar elements:
Multiply the numbers:
Apply the fraction rule:
Divide the numbers:
The solutions to the quadratic equation are:
Substitute back
General solutions for
periodicity table with cycle:
No Solution
Combine all the solutions
Popular Examples
3cos(θ)+2sec(θ)+7=02cos^2(x)+sin(x)-1=0,(0,2pi)4cos^2(x)-2cos(x)-1=0cos^2(x)-4cos(x)-5=04cos^2(θ/2)=1
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the general solution for 2cos^{(2)}(x)+3sqrt(2)sin(x)=4 ?
The general solution for 2cos^{(2)}(x)+3sqrt(2)sin(x)=4 is x= pi/4+2pin,x=(3pi)/4+2pin