Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
0. Functions
Introduction to Trigonometric Functions
Problem 45
Textbook Question
Solve the following equations.
{Use of Tech} sin2θ=51,0<θ<2π

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First, recognize that the equation given is \( \sin 2\theta = \frac{1}{5} \). This is a trigonometric equation involving the sine function.
Next, use the inverse sine function to solve for \( 2\theta \). This gives \( 2\theta = \arcsin\left(\frac{1}{5}\right) \).
Since the sine function is periodic with a period of \( 2\pi \), consider the general solution for \( 2\theta \), which is \( 2\theta = \arcsin\left(\frac{1}{5}\right) + 2k\pi \) or \( 2\theta = \pi - \arcsin\left(\frac{1}{5}\right) + 2k\pi \), where \( k \) is an integer.
Now, solve for \( \theta \) by dividing the entire equation by 2, giving \( \theta = \frac{1}{2}\arcsin\left(\frac{1}{5}\right) + k\pi \) or \( \theta = \frac{1}{2}(\pi - \arcsin\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)) + k\pi \).
Finally, apply the constraint \( 0 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2} \) to find the specific values of \( \theta \) that satisfy the original equation within the given interval. Check each possible solution to ensure it falls within this range.
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