Solving "sin 2x = sin 2y" with Double Angle Identity

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Homework Statement



I'm stuck on a question that results in this equality

sin 2x = sin 2y

how do I solve that for x or y?
the only identity is the double angle one I can use I think but I don't know how that would help.

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The Attempt at a Solution

 
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Kuma said:

Homework Statement



I'm stuck on a question that results in this equality

sin 2x = sin 2y

how do I solve that for x or y?
the only identity is the double angle one I can use I think but I don't know how that would help.

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution


[itex]2x = 2y + n\pi[/itex]