Find all the solutions to a simple trigonometric equation

Find all the solutions to a simple trigonometric equation

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial covers solving trigonometric equations by isolating trigonometric values using algebraic operations. It explains how to find solutions for sine of Theta using the unit circle and explores solutions within specific intervals. The tutorial also discusses the impact of quadrant restrictions on solutions and demonstrates how to adjust these restrictions to find corresponding solutions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving a trigonometric equation where the sine of Theta equals the square root of 3 over 2?

Convert to radians

Apply the law of sines

Isolate the trigonometric value using algebraic operations

Use the Pythagorean theorem

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which quadrants is the sine function positive?

Second and third

Third and fourth

First and fourth

First and second

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the unit circle when finding solutions between 0 and 2π?

It provides a visual representation of angle solutions

It determines the length of the hypotenuse

It helps in converting angles to degrees

It is used to calculate the cosine values

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are there no solutions for sine in the fourth quadrant when considering angles from 0 to -π/2?

The sine function is negative in the fourth quadrant

The sine function is undefined in the fourth quadrant

The cosine function is positive in the fourth quadrant

The tangent function is zero in the fourth quadrant

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the solutions if the range is changed from π/2 to π?

The solutions become undefined

The solutions include 2π/3

The solutions shift to the third quadrant

The solutions remain the same