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Trail_Builder
Jan19-08, 08:24 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

Find all values of x in the interval 0<=x<=2pi for which 2sin^2(x)+sin(x)-1=0.

2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution

I have no idea.

I spent awhile trying to figure it out on my graphics calculator but couldn't figure it out.

I have only been told how to solve trig equations where there is 1 trig function, lol.

any help would be great thanks.

neutrino
Jan19-08, 08:30 AM
This equation is quadratic, the variable is sin(x). Can you solve now?

rocomath
Jan19-08, 08:38 AM
ax^2+bx+c=0

quadratic formula ...

for trig

x=trig identity

Trail_Builder
Jan19-08, 08:50 AM
o rite i see.

I think I have the right answers lol

cheeers

rocomath
Jan19-08, 08:54 AM
o rite i see.

I think I have the right answers lol

cheeersYou can always check it by plugging it back into your original equation.