Solution
Solution
Solution steps
Switch sides
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:
Simplify
Distribute parentheses
Apply minus-plus rules
Expand
Apply the distributive law:
Apply minus-plus rules
Multiply the numbers:
Subtract the numbers:
Solve by substitution
Let:
Write in the standard form
Rewrite the equation with and
Solve
Solve with the quadratic formula
Quadratic Equation Formula:
For
Simplify
Multiply the numbers:
Expand
Apply Perfect Square Formula:
Simplify
Apply rule
Multiply the numbers:
Apply exponent rule:
Expand
Apply the distributive law:
Apply minus-plus rules
Multiply the numbers:
Simplify
Group like terms
Add similar elements:
Add/Subtract the numbers:
Separate the solutions
Multiply the numbers:
Distribute parentheses
Apply minus-plus rules
Multiply the numbers:
Distribute parentheses
Apply minus-plus rules
The solutions to the quadratic equation are:
Substitute back solve for
Solve
For the solutions are
Solve
For the solutions are
The solutions are
Substitute back
Apply trig inverse properties
General solutions for
Apply trig inverse properties
General solutions for
Apply trig inverse properties
General solutions for
Apply trig inverse properties
General solutions for
Combine all the solutions
Popular Examples
2+cos^2(x)=5sin(x)tan^3(3x)-2sin^3(3x)=0cot^5(x)=(-1)/((sqrt(3)))2cos^4(x)cos(x)-cos^5(x)=1cos^4(x)-2sin^2(x)-1=0
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the general solution for d=(sin^4(x)-cos^2(x)+5)/(4*cos^2(x)) ?
The general solution for d=(sin^4(x)-cos^2(x)+5)/(4*cos^2(x)) is