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what is 2sinx-1=0

 May 15, 2014

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So, adding 1 to both sides, we have

2sin(x) = 1   Divide both sides by 2

sin(x) = 1/2  So this is a 30° angle in the first quadrant or a 30° angle in the second quadrant, i.e., 150°.

A general solution, in terms of degree measure, would be x = 30 + 360n   or  x = 150 + 360n  

 May 15, 2014
 #1
avatar+130466 
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Best Answer

So, adding 1 to both sides, we have

2sin(x) = 1   Divide both sides by 2

sin(x) = 1/2  So this is a 30° angle in the first quadrant or a 30° angle in the second quadrant, i.e., 150°.

A general solution, in terms of degree measure, would be x = 30 + 360n   or  x = 150 + 360n  

CPhill May 15, 2014

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