Solution
Solution
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Solution steps
Subtract from both sides
Square both sides
Subtract from both sides
Rewrite using trig identities
Use the Pythagorean identity:
Simplify
Expand
Apply the distributive law:
Multiply the numbers:
Simplify
Group like terms
Add similar elements:
Add/Subtract the numbers:
Solve by substitution
Let:
Write in the standard form
Solve with the quadratic formula
Quadratic Equation Formula:
For
Apply rule
Multiply the numbers:
Separate the solutions
Remove parentheses:
Multiply the numbers:
Apply the fraction rule:
Remove parentheses:
Multiply the numbers:
Apply the fraction rule:
The solutions to the quadratic equation are:
Substitute back
Apply trig inverse properties
General solutions for
Apply trig inverse properties
General solutions for
Combine all the solutions
Verify solutions by plugging them into the original equation
Check the solutions by plugging them into
Remove the ones that don't agree with the equation.
Check the solution True
Plug in
For plug in
Refine
Check the solution False
Plug in
For plug in
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Check the solution False
Plug in
For plug in
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Check the solution True
Plug in
For plug in
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the general solution for 229cos(a)+14715sin(a)=3959.55 ?
The general solution for 229cos(a)+14715sin(a)=3959.55 is a=0.25684…+2pin,a=pi-0.28796…+2pin