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sin^2(x)-4sin(x)+4=0

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Solution

sin2(x)−4sin(x)+4=0

Solution

NoSolutionforx∈R
Solution steps
sin2(x)−4sin(x)+4=0
Solve by substitution
sin2(x)−4sin(x)+4=0
Let: sin(x)=uu2−4u+4=0
u2−4u+4=0:u=2
u2−4u+4=0
Solve with the quadratic formula
u2−4u+4=0
Quadratic Equation Formula:
For a=1,b=−4,c=4u1,2​=2⋅1−(−4)±(−4)2−4⋅1⋅4​​
u1,2​=2⋅1−(−4)±(−4)2−4⋅1⋅4​​
(−4)2−4⋅1⋅4=0
(−4)2−4⋅1⋅4
Apply exponent rule: (−a)n=an,if n is even(−4)2=42=42−4⋅1⋅4
Multiply the numbers: 4⋅1⋅4=16=42−16
42=16=16−16
Subtract the numbers: 16−16=0=0
u1,2​=2⋅1−(−4)±0​​
u=2⋅1−(−4)​
2⋅1−(−4)​=2
2⋅1−(−4)​
Apply rule −(−a)=a=2⋅14​
Multiply the numbers: 2⋅1=2=24​
Divide the numbers: 24​=2=2
u=2
The solution to the quadratic equation is:u=2
Substitute back u=sin(x)sin(x)=2
sin(x)=2
sin(x)=2:No Solution
sin(x)=2
−1≤sin(x)≤1NoSolution
Combine all the solutionsNoSolutionforx∈R

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the general solution for sin^2(x)-4sin(x)+4=0 ?

    The general solution for sin^2(x)-4sin(x)+4=0 is No Solution for x\in\mathbb{R}
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