1.22.08 Harder Trig Equations 1

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More Complicated Trigonometric Equations

Recall the Steps for Solving a Trigonometric Equation:

1. Isolate the trig. function

2. Use an inverse trig. function to find one solution.

3. Use the unit circle to find a second solution (usually).

4. Use the periodicity of the function to state the general solution to the equation.

0sincossin2 :Ex

Sometimes step 1 can be more difficult…

0sincossin2 :Ex

01cos2cos :Ex 2

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cos72

6cos :Ex 2

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