Solution
Solution
Solution steps
Subtract from both sides
Simplify
Convert element to fraction:
Since the denominators are equal, combine the fractions:
Rewrite using trig identities
Use the Pythagorean identity:
Solve by substitution
Let:
Write in the standard form
Solve with the quadratic formula
Quadratic Equation Formula:
For
Simplify
Apply rule
Apply exponent rule: if is even
Apply exponent rule:
Multiply the numbers:
Factor
Rewrite as
Factor out common term
Apply radical rule: assuming
Factor the number:
Apply radical rule:
Separate the solutions
Remove parentheses:
Multiply the numbers:
Apply the fraction rule:
Cancel
Factor out common term
Divide the numbers:
Distribute parentheses
Apply minus-plus rules
Remove parentheses:
Multiply the numbers:
Apply the fraction rule:
Cancel
Factor out common term
Divide the numbers:
Distribute parentheses
Apply minus-plus rules
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