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"display": "$$2\\sin\\left(x\\right)-\\cos\\left(x\\right)\\sin\\left(x\\right)=0$$",
"symbolab_question": "EQUATION#2\\sin(x)-\\cos(x)\\sin(x)=0"
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"subTopic": "Trig Equations",
"default": "x=2πn,x=π+2πn",
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"title": "Factor $$2\\sin\\left(x\\right)-\\cos\\left(x\\right)\\sin\\left(x\\right):{\\quad}-\\sin\\left(x\\right)\\left(\\cos\\left(x\\right)-2\\right)$$",
"input": "2\\sin\\left(x\\right)-\\cos\\left(x\\right)\\sin\\left(x\\right)",
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"result": "=-\\sin\\left(x\\right)\\left(-2+\\cos\\left(x\\right)\\right)",
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"result": "\\sin\\left(x\\right)=0\\lor\\:\\cos\\left(x\\right)-2=0"
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"title": "$$\\sin\\left(x\\right)=0{\\quad:\\quad}x=2πn,\\:x=π+2πn$$",
"input": "\\sin\\left(x\\right)=0",
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Solution
Solution
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Degrees
Solution steps
Factor
Factor out common term
Solving each part separately
General solutions for
periodicity table with cycle:
Solve
No Solution
Move to the right side
Add to both sides
Simplify
Combine all the solutions
Graph
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the general solution for 2sin(x)-cos(x)sin(x)=0 ?
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