Solving a trigonometric equation by taking the square root of both sides

Solving a trigonometric equation by taking the square root of both sides

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Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to solve the equation sine squared of X = 1. It begins by isolating the variable and taking the square root to find sine of X equals plus or minus 1/2. The instructor then uses the unit circle to find specific angles where sine equals these values, identifying solutions between 0 and 2π. The tutorial also covers finding all possible solutions by adding π to the initial solutions, providing a comprehensive strategy for solving such trigonometric equations.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how to find all solutions for sine squared of X = 1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of adding π to the solutions found?

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