Solving trigonometric equations

The video tutorial explains how to solve the equation X - 1 = 0 by isolating trigonometric values, specifically focusing on cotangent and tangent. It demonstrates using inverse operations and reciprocal properties to find solutions. The tutorial also covers identifying angles on the unit circle that yield specific tangent values and discusses the periodic nature of trigonometric functions, leading to infinite solutions.

What is the first step in isolating the trigonometric value in the equation X - 1 = 0?

• Subtracting one from both sides

• Adding one to both sides

• Dividing both sides by three

• Multiplying both sides by three

How is the equation cotangent X = ± 1/3 transformed to find the values of X?

• By using the tangent function

• By using the secant function

• By using the sine function

• By using the cosine function

Which angles on the unit circle yield a tangent of ± sqrt 3?

• π / 3 and 2π / 3

• π / 2 and 3π / 2

• π / 4 and 3π / 4

• π / 6 and 5π / 6

What is the period of the tangent and cotangent functions?

• π / 2

• π

• 2π

• 3π

How are infinite solutions for the equation expressed?

• Using a variable R

• Using a matrix M

• Using a constant C

• Using a function F