Make x the subject of the equation.

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Homework Statement

Make x the subject of the formula

sin(5x-24)=0.6

Homework Equations

sin(5x-24)=0.6

The Attempt at a Solution

sin(5x-24)=0.6
5x-24=sin^-1(0.6)
x=(sin^-1(0.6)+24)/5

 

[Mello]

You had it right I believe, what exactly is your question?

sin(5x-24) = 0.6

5x - 24 = arcsin(0.6)

5x = 24 + arcsin(0.6)

x = [24 + arcsin(0.6)] / 5

X = ~12.174

 

[SteamKing]

Or, if (5x-24) is measured in radians, x is about 4.93.

 

[eumyang]

There should be an infinite number of solutions, shouldn't there? Remember that the range of the arcsin function is only [-π/2, π/2].