Solution
Solution
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Degrees
Solution steps
Subtract from both sides
Rewrite using trig identities
Use the Pythagorean identity:
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
Apply rule
Apply exponent rule: if is even
Apply rule
Multiply the numbers:
Add the numbers:
Separate the solutions
Apply rule
Multiply the numbers:
Apply rule
Multiply the numbers:
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
Show solutions in decimal form
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the general solution for sec^2(b)=2+tan(b) ?
The general solution for sec^2(b)=2+tan(b) is b=1.01722…+pin,b=-0.55357…+pin