
Jesus C.
asked 03/29/21solve the equation on the interval 0≤θ<2π
cos(20) + 6 sin^2 theta =2
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Mark M. answered 03/29/21
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cos(2θ) + 6sin2θ = 2
6sin2θ + (1 - 2sin2θ) - 2 = 0
4sin2θ = 1
sin2θ = 1/4
sinθ = 1/2 or -1/2
If sinθ = 1/2, then θ = π/6 or 5π/6
If sinθ = -1/2, then θ = 7π/6 or 11π/6
So, θ = π/6, 5π/6, 7π/6, 11π/6.
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Mark M.
cos 20?03/29/21