Solution
Solution
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Solution steps
Subtract from both sides
Rewrite using trig identities
Use the Pythagorean identity:
Simplify
Expand
Apply the distributive law:
Apply minus-plus rules
Multiply the numbers:
Simplify
Group like terms
Add/Subtract the numbers:
Solve by substitution
Let:
Write in the standard form
Solve with the quadratic formula
Quadratic Equation Formula:
For
Multiply the numbers:
Subtract the numbers:
Factor the number:
Apply radical rule:
Separate the solutions
Add/Subtract the numbers:
Multiply the numbers:
Apply the fraction rule:
Cancel the common factor:
Subtract the numbers:
Multiply the numbers:
Apply the fraction rule:
Divide the numbers:
The solutions to the quadratic equation are:
Substitute back
Apply trig inverse properties
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Popular Examples
(cos(3θ))(cos(θ))+1=(sin(3θ))(sin(θ))4sin(x)-3=09sin(x)tan(x)=2tan(x)-5sin(2x)=0-2sin^2(x)=-sin(x)-1
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the general solution for -5sin^2(θ)+17cos(θ)+9=4cos(θ)-2 ?
The general solution for -5sin^2(θ)+17cos(θ)+9=4cos(θ)-2 is θ=2.21429…+2pin,θ=-2.21429…+2pin