How do I find the remaining solutions for the trigonometric equation?

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The discussion focuses on solving the trigonometric equation 4sin²(2x) - 1 = 0 over the interval 0 to 2π. The initial solutions found include x = -π/12, -11π/12, π/12, and 11π/12. To find additional solutions, the participants identify that cos(4x) = 1/2 leads to further solutions. The complete set of solutions includes x = π/12 + nπ and x = 5π/12 + nπ, where n is an integer.

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Homework Statement



4sin2(2x) -1 = 0 Solve over 0 --> 2pi

The attempt at a solution

(2sin(2x) + 1) (2sin(2x) - 1) = 0

2sin(2x) +1 = 0
sin(2x) = -1/2
2x = -pi/6
x = -pi/12 and -11pi/12 which = 23pi/12 and 13pi/12.

2sin(2x) - 1 = 0
sin(2x) = 1/2
2x = pi/6
x= pi/12 and 11pi/12

I have found these four solutions, however, I do not know how to get the other four solutions.
 
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4sin2(2x) -1 = 0

2(2sin2(2x)-1)+1=0

-2cos(4x)+1=0

cos(4x) = 1/2
 
Speedking96 said:

Homework Statement



4sin2(2x) -1 = 0 Solve over 0 --> 2pi

The attempt at a solution

(2sin(2x) + 1) (2sin(2x) - 1) = 0

2sin(2x) +1 = 0
sin(2x) = -1/2
2x = -pi/6
x = -pi/12 and -11pi/12 which = 23pi/12 and 13pi/12.

2sin(2x) - 1 = 0
sin(2x) = 1/2
2x = pi/6
x= pi/12 and 11pi/12

I have found these four solutions, however, I do not know how to get the other four solutions.

You have ##2x = \frac \pi 6 + 2n\pi## but also ##2x = \frac {5\pi} 6 + 2n\pi## so ##x=\frac \pi {12} + n\pi## and ##x=\frac {5\pi} {12} + n\pi##. Similarly for the other one.
 

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