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29 June, 12:10

Solve 3-2cos²x-3sinx=0 for 0≤x≤360

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  1. 29 June, 12:18
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    3-2 (Cosx) ^2 - 3Sinx = 0.

    Recall (Sinx) ^2 + (Cosx) ^2 = 1.

    Therefore (Cosx) ^2 = 1 - (Sinx) ^2

    Substitute this into the question above.

    3-2 (Cosx) ^2 - 3Sinx = 0

    3 - 2 (1 - (Sinx) ^2) - 3Sinx = 0 Expand

    3 - 2 + 2 (Sinx) ^2 - 3Sinx = 0

    1 + 2 (Sinx) ^2 - 3Sinx = 0 Rearrange

    2 (Sinx) ^2 - 3Sinx + 1 = 0

    Let p = Sinx

    2p^2 - 3p + 1 = 0 Factorise the quadratic expression

    2p^2 - p - 2p + 1 = 0

    p (2p - 1) - 1 (2p - 1) = 0

    (2p-1) (p - 1) = 0

    Therefore 2p-1=0 or (p-1) = 0

    2p=0+1 or (p-1) = 0

    2p=1 or p = 0 + 1.

    p=1/2 or p = 1 Recall p = Sinx

    Therefore Sinx = 1/2 or 1.

    For 0
    Sinx = 1/2, x = Sin inverse (1/2), x = 30,

    (180-30) - 2nd Quadrant = 150 deg

    Sinx = 1, x = Sin inverse (1), x = 90

    Therefore x = 30,90 & 150 degrees.

    Cheers.
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