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Gadodge

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Precalculus

Hi all,

I am working on some math problems, and there are two that I just can not get.

The first one is use the given information given to find the exact value of the trigonometric function.

cos Q=1/4, csc Q>0  Find sin Q/2

The second problem I have is solve the equation on the interval [0,2pi]

cos2x=sqrt3/2

If anyone can help me it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

juriguen

Member

Registered: 2009-07-05

Posts: 59

Re: Precalculus

Hi

The first one I would say:

So every requirement holds.

The second:

Hope it helps!

Jose

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Gadodge

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Re: Precalculus

Thanks so much.  I have three other problems that I still can not get.  Same like before solve the equation on the interval [0,2pi]

2sin^2x=sinx

(tanx+1)(cosx+1)=0

2cos^2x+sinx-2=0

Thanks for your help.

bobbym

bumpkin

From: Bumpkinland

Registered: 2009-04-12

Posts: 109,606

Re: Precalculus

Hi Gadodge;

the roots are:

Last edited by bobbym (2009-08-22 12:52:16)

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juriguen

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Registered: 2009-07-05

Posts: 59

Re: Precalculus

You're welcome

Jose

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bobbym

bumpkin

From: Bumpkinland

Registered: 2009-04-12

Posts: 109,606

Re: Precalculus

Hi gadodge;

(tanx+1)(cosx+1)=0

These are the roots:

Last edited by bobbym (2009-08-22 20:10:48)

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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

Gadodge

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Re: Precalculus

Could you please explain how you got your answers.  Thanks, I am still a little lost.

soroban

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Registered: 2007-03-09

Posts: 452

Re: Precalculus

Hello, Gadodge!

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