Solving for Theta in the Interval 0<θ<360

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The discussion focuses on solving the equation √13 Sin(θ-56.31)=1 within the interval 0<θ<360. The solution process reveals that sin(θ - 56.31) equals 1/√13, leading to two primary solutions: θ = 72.412 and θ = 163.898. The conversation emphasizes the periodic nature of the sine function, indicating that while there are specific solutions within the given interval, the sine function's periodicity results in an infinite number of solutions outside this range.

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How do I solve for theta here:

√13 Sin(θ-56.31)=1 in the interval 0< θ <360

2. The attempt at a solution
sin (θ - 56.31) = 1/√13
sin (θ - 56.31) = sin ( 16.102 )
=> θ - 56.31 = 16.102
Hence θ = 72.412
or θ - 56.31 = 180 - 16.102
θ - 56.31 = 163.898
 
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Yes that's correct. You had one line left to go, why did you stop? :-p

And this is assuming there is an interval for [itex]\theta[/itex] such as [itex]0<\theta<360^o[/itex] because then you'll have an infinite number of solutions.
 


yes, there are an infinite number of solutions. Think about the periot of sine.
for example, f(x+2*pi)=f(x)
...f(30+(-360))=f(30)=f(30+360)=f(30+720)=...
 

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