Solve Trigonometric Equations with LaTeX: Step-by-Step Guide

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The discussion revolves around the use of LaTeX for writing trigonometric equations and homework assignments. Participants share their experiences and seek solutions for visualizing LaTeX code, particularly in educational settings where software options may be limited.

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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a preference for using LaTeX due to limitations of math editors at college and seeks an online tool for visualizing LaTeX code.
  • Another participant suggests that LaTeX is free software and can be installed locally, negating the need for online solutions.
  • A different participant mentions the inability to install software at college, indicating a reliance on online tools.
  • One participant recommends searching for "latex2rtf" as a potential solution for converting LaTeX to a format compatible with Word.
  • There is a mention of a free program that converts LaTeX to .rtf, although one participant notes they have not used it yet.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best solution for visualizing LaTeX code, with some advocating for local installations while others highlight the need for online tools due to restrictions.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of familiarity with LaTeX and its applications, indicating potential gaps in knowledge or experience with the software.

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I'm like writing my homework out on a computer and find LateX the easiest code to use (I have a fairly easy one at home but at college their maths editors are very limited)

I was going to use the preview post function to copy and paste everything into word but unfortunately it just stays the same no matter what I do (stuck on my first preview post). I am going to use and edit this thread for my homework but could someone please give a link of an online system where I can input LateX code and get a visual display of it.

1a) [tex]{ \left[ \cos{ \frac{2 \pi}{5}} +i\sin{ \frac{2 \pi}{5}} \right] }^{10}[/tex]

[tex]\cos{4\pi} + i\sin{4\pi} = 1[/tex]

b) [tex]{ \left[ \cos{\frac{\pi}{12}} + i\sin{\frac{\pi}{12}} \right] }^8[/tex]

[tex]\cos{\frac{3\pi}{4}} + i\sin{\frac{3\pi}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} + \frac{i\sqrt{2}}{2}[/tex]

c) [tex]{\left[ \cos{\left(-\frac{\pi}{27}\right)} + i\sin{\left(-\frac{\pi}{27}\right)} \right]}^9[/tex]

[tex]\cos{\left(-\frac{\pi}{3}\right)} + i\sin{\left(-\frac{\pi}{3}\right)} = \frac{1}{2} - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}[/tex]

d) [tex]{\left( \cos{\frac{\pi}{18}} - i\sin{\frac{\pi}{18}} \right)}^3[/tex]

[tex]{\left( \cos{\left[-\frac{\pi}{18} \right]} + i\sin{\left[-\frac{\pi}{18}\right]} \right)}^3[/tex]

[tex]\cos{\left[-\frac{\pi}{6}\right]} + i\sin{\left[-\frac{\pi}{6}\right]} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + \frac{i}{2}[/tex]

2) [tex]z = 2(1 - i\sqrt{3})[/tex]

[tex]z = 2 - i2\sqrt{3}[/tex]

[tex]|z| = 4[/tex]

[tex]arg(z) = -\frac{\pi}{3}[/tex]

[tex]z^8 = \left[ 4 \left( \cos{\frac{\pi}{3}} + i\sin{\frac{\pi}{3}} \right) \right]^8[/tex]

[tex]z^8 = 4^8 \left( \cos{\frac{8\pi}{3}} + i\sin{\frac{8\pi}{3}} \right)[/tex]

[tex]z^8 = 65536 \left( -\frac{1}{2} + \frac{i\sqrt{3}}{2} \right)[/tex]

[tex]z^8 = -16384 + i16384\sqrt{3}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{1}{z^5} = z^{-5}[/tex]

[tex]z^{-5} = \left[ 4 \left( \cos{\frac{\pi}{3}} + i\sin{\frac{\pi}{3}} \right) \right]^{-5}[/tex]

[tex]z^{-5} = 4^{-5} \left( \cos{\frac{-5\pi}{3}} + i\sin{\frac{-5\pi}{3}} \right)[/tex]

[tex]z^{-5} = \frac{1}{1024} \left( \frac{1}{2} + \frac{i\sqrt{3}}{2} \right)[/tex]

[tex]z^{-5} = \frac{1}{2048} + \frac{i\sqrt{3}}{2048}[/tex]
 
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Zurtex, as LaTeX is free source software, you should be able to get a version of it for your platform, no need for online products, and no need for Word after all.

If you want to process LaTeX in a visual editor, you should look for non freee platforms such as SciTeX.
 
Originally posted by arivero
Zurtex, as LaTeX is free source software, you should be able to get a version of it for your platform, no need for online products, and no need for Word after all.

If you want to process LaTeX in a visual editor, you should look for non freee platforms such as SciTeX.
O.K thanks, well I'll set that up at home, however at college I have no rights to add or remove software.
 
I was going to use the preview post function to copy and paste everything into word but unfortunately it just stays the same no matter what I do (stuck on my first preview post). I am going to use and edit this thread for my homework but could someone please give a link of an online system where I can input LateX code and get a visual display of it.
Do a google search for "latex2rtf". I found a free latex to .rtf file program which can be read by word. But I haven't used it yet.

Regards
 
Originally posted by dlgoff
Do a google search for "latex2rtf". I found a free latex to .rtf file program which can be read by word. But I haven't used it yet.

Regards
Thanks, although I've never wrote anything in proper latex, I'm sure I'll find the correct teaching documents.
 

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