Table of contents
- 0. Review of College Algebra4h 43m
- 1. Measuring Angles39m
- 2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
- 3. Unit Circle1h 19m
- 4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
- 5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations1h 41m
- 6. Trigonometric Identities and More Equations2h 34m
- 7. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
- 8. Vectors2h 25m
- 9. Polar Equations2h 5m
- 10. Parametric Equations1h 6m
- 11. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m
5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations
Linear Trigonometric Equations
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Problem 23
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 11–24, find all solutions of each equation. 3 sin θ + 5 = ﹣2 sin θ
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric functions, such as sine, cosine, and tangent, relate angles to ratios of sides in right triangles. The sine function, specifically, gives the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the hypotenuse. Understanding how to manipulate these functions is essential for solving equations involving angles.
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Algebraic Manipulation
Algebraic manipulation involves rearranging and simplifying equations to isolate variables. In the context of trigonometric equations, this may include combining like terms, moving terms across the equation, and factoring. Mastery of these techniques is crucial for finding solutions to equations.
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General Solutions of Trigonometric Equations
Trigonometric equations often have multiple solutions due to the periodic nature of trigonometric functions. For example, the sine function has a period of 2π, meaning that if θ is a solution, then θ + 2kπ (where k is any integer) is also a solution. Recognizing this periodicity is vital for identifying all possible solutions.
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