Find x in [0,2π] to Solve Inequality

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The discussion revolves around solving the inequality $$2\cos(x) \le \left|\sqrt{1+\sin (2x)}-\sqrt{1-\sin (2x)} \right|\le \sqrt{2}$$ for $$x$$ in the interval $$[0, 2\pi]$$. Participants explore various approaches to find the values of $$x$$ that satisfy this inequality, involving trigonometric identities and inequalities.

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the problem can be simplified to $$\cos x \le \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$$, leading to a solution range of $$\frac{\pi}{4} \le x \le \frac{7\pi}{4}$$.
  • Others argue that the conditions for $$\cos x$$ being less than or equal to zero lead to solutions in the range between $$\frac{\pi}{2}$$ and $$-\frac{3\pi}{2}$$, which needs to be interpreted within the interval $$[0, 2\pi]$$.
  • A later reply discusses the implications of squaring the middle expression, leading to different cases based on the sign of $$\cos(2x)$$, resulting in different forms of the inequality to analyze.
  • Some participants note that the first inequality is always satisfied under certain conditions, while others emphasize the need to analyze the ranges for $$\sin x$$ and $$\cos x$$ separately.
  • There are mentions of corrections to earlier claims, with participants refining their arguments based on previous posts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express multiple competing views regarding the ranges of $$x$$ that satisfy the inequality, and the discussion remains unresolved with no consensus on a single solution set.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight the need to consider different cases based on the signs of $$\sin x$$ and $$\cos x$$, as well as the implications of squaring the inequality, which introduces additional conditions that may not be straightforward.

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Find all $$x$$ in the interval $$[0, 2\pi] $$ which satisfies $$2\cos(x) \le \left|\sqrt{1+\sin (2x)}-\sqrt{1-\sin (2x)} \right|\le \sqrt{2}$$
 
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anemone said:
Find all $$x$$ in the interval $$[0, 2\pi] $$ which satisfy $$2\cos x \le |\sqrt{1+\sin (2x)}-\sqrt{1-\sin (2x)}|\le \sqrt{2}$$

If correct, the problem is set up as 'non challenge question' because the requirement is reduced to... $\displaystyle \cos x \le \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\ (1)$ ... and the (1) is satisfied for $\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{4} \le x \le \frac{7}{4} \pi$... Kind regards $\chi$ $\sigma$
 
anemone said:
Find all $$x$$ in the interval $$[0, 2\pi] $$ which satisfies $$2\cos(x) \le \left|\sqrt{1+\sin (2x)}-\sqrt{1-\sin (2x)} \right|\le \sqrt{2}$$

one solution cos x <= 0

so x is between pi/2 and - 3pi/2

second case cos x > = 0 and sin x >= 0

now sin x < cos x gives
cos x < 1/2 | cos x + sin x - ( cos x - sin x) <= 1/ sqrt(2)

or cos x < sin x <= 1/sqrt(2)

cos x >= 1/sqrt(2) => sin x >= 1/ sqrt(2) so no solution

cos x > 0 and sin x >= cos x gives cos x <= sqrt(2)

siimiliarly ranges sin x < 0 2 ranges | sin x | < cos x and | sin x | > cos x need to be anlaysed

by symetry we get cos <= 1/ sqrt(2)so solution set cos^1 (1/ 2sqrt(2) to 2pi - cos^1 (1/2sqrt(2))
or between pi/4 and 7pi/4edited the solution as there was a mistake and it is corrected
 
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anemone said:
Find all $$x$$ in the interval $$[0, 2\pi] $$ which satisfies $$2\cos(x) \le \left|\sqrt{1+\sin (2x)}-\sqrt{1-\sin (2x)} \right|\le \sqrt{2}$$

Squaring the expression in the middle gives:
\begin{aligned}\left|\sqrt{1+\sin (2x)}-\sqrt{1-\sin (2x)} \right|^2
&= (1+\sin (2x))+(1-\sin (2x)) - 2 \sqrt{(1+\sin (2x))(1-\sin (2x))} \\
&= 2 - 2 \sqrt{1-\sin^2(2x)} \\
&= 2 - 2 \sqrt{\cos^2(2x)} \\
&= 2 - 2 |\cos(2x)| \\
&= 2 - 2 |2\cos^2 x - 1|
\end{aligned}

If $\cos(2x)> 0$, this reduces to $4 - 4 \cos^2 x$.
If $\cos(2x)\le 0$, this reduces to $4 \cos^2 x$.

The latter case is a 1-1 match for the squared left hand side.
Checking out the cases where $\cos x > 0$ respectively $\cos x \le 0$ yields that the first inequality is always true.

chisigma already gave the solution when looking at the remaining inequalities.
 

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