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:
Simplify
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Apply the distributive law:
Apply minus-plus rules
Multiply:
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Apply the distributive law:
Multiply the numbers:
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Apply the distributive law:
Apply minus-plus rules
Simplify
Multiply:
Apply exponent rule:
Add 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
Simplify
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Apply Perfect Square Formula:
Simplify
Remove parentheses:
Apply exponent rule: if is even
Multiply the numbers:
Apply exponent rule:
Expand
Expand
Apply FOIL method:
Apply minus-plus rules
Simplify
Multiply the numbers:
Multiply the numbers:
Expand
Distribute parentheses
Apply minus-plus rules
Simplify
Multiply the numbers:
Multiply the numbers:
Multiply the numbers:
Multiply the numbers:
Simplify
Group like terms
Add similar elements:
Separate the solutions
Distribute parentheses
Apply minus-plus rules
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
Popular Examples
2sin^2(x)-7sin(x)=-3,0<= x<= 2pisin^2(x)+cos^2(x)=cos(2x)(218)sin^2(x)+(126)sin(x)-88=03sin(3x)=0cos(θ)csc(θ)=sin(θ)sec(θ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the general solution for (-3+4cos^2(θ))/(1-2sin(θ))=a+bsin(θ) ?
The general solution for (-3+4cos^2(θ))/(1-2sin(θ))=a+bsin(θ) is