How to apply factoring to solve a trigonometric equation

The video tutorial covers the application of trigonometric identities, specifically the Pythagorean identities, to solve equations involving sine and cosine. It explains the process of factoring and simplifying equations, and how to solve them by setting them to zero. The tutorial also discusses using the unit circle to find angle solutions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the relationship between angles and trigonometric functions.

What is the Pythagorean identity involving sine and cosine?

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How can sine squared be expressed in terms of cosine squared?

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Explain the process of solving for X in the equation cosine squared of X minus cosine of X equals zero.

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What steps are taken to factor the equation involving cosine squared?

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What is the significance of the unit circle in determining the values of cosine?

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Describe how to find all values of X for the equation cosine of X equals one.

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What are the angles where cosine equals one?

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How can you express the general solution for angles where cosine equals zero?

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When is cosine of X equal to zero?

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What is the relationship between the angles π/2 and 3π/2 in terms of cosine?

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