Mark M. answered 05/28/20
Retired Math prof with teaching and tutoring experience in trig.
cos(2θ) = 2sin2θ
1 - 2sin2θ = 2sin2θ
4sin2θ = 1
sinθ = ±1/2
If sinθ = 1/2, then θ = π/6 or 5π/6
If sinθ = -1/2, then θ = 7π/6 or 11π/6
Shane W.
asked 05/28/20Use identities to write the equation in terms of the single angle
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Mark M. answered 05/28/20
Retired Math prof with teaching and tutoring experience in trig.
cos(2θ) = 2sin2θ
1 - 2sin2θ = 2sin2θ
4sin2θ = 1
sinθ = ±1/2
If sinθ = 1/2, then θ = π/6 or 5π/6
If sinθ = -1/2, then θ = 7π/6 or 11π/6
Mark M. answered 05/28/20
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
cos 2θ = 2 sin2 θ
1 - 2 sin2 θ = 2 sin2 θ double angle formula
1 = 4 sin2 θ
0.25 = sin2 θ
±0.5 = sin θ
Can you determine θ and answer?
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