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  • Dec 4, 2008, 09:33 AM
    zaibjaffer
    Trig Equations
    HI
    I have another problem
    Its from trig equations
    2cost - sint = -2 for 0<x<2pie



    can you show me a solution cause mine doesn't work.
    can we factor anything or use a trig identity for this... help me please.
  • Dec 4, 2008, 10:58 AM
    ebaines

    One obvious solutoin is t = pi. To find the other solution, try moving the sin term to the right side of the equation, then square both sides. Then replace the cos^2(t) term with the equivalent 1-sin^2(t). You should be able to go from there.

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