Solving Trigonometric Equations Skill 30 Objectives Use standard
Solving Trigonometric Equations Skill 30
Objectives… • Use standard algebraic techniques to solve trigonometric equations. • Solve trigonometric equations of quadratic type. • Solve trigonometric equations involving multiple angles. • Use inverse trigonometric functions to solve trigonometric equations.
Introduction To solve a trigonometric equation, use standard algebraic techniques… �Collect like terms �Factor �Isolate the trigonometric function
Example–Solving a Trigonometric Equation Solve 2 sin x – 1 = 0. Solution: 2 sin x – 1 = 0 2 sin x = 1 sin x = Write original equation. Add 1 to each side. Divide each side by 2.
Example–Solving a Trigonometric Equation
Example–Solving a Trigonometric Equation
Example–Solving a Trigonometric Equation
Example–Factoring an Equation of Quadratic Type Solution: 2 sin 2 x – sin x – 1 = 0 Write original equation. (2 sin x + 1)(sin x – 1) = 0 2 sin x + 1 = 0 sin x = and sin x – 1 = 0 sin x = 1
Example–Factoring an Equation of Quadratic Type
Functions Involving Multiple Angles We can use trigonometric functions of multiple angles of the forms sin ku and cos ku. To solve equations. First solve for ku Then divide by k.
Example–Functions Involving Multiple Angles Solution: 2 cos 3 t – 1 = 0 2 cos 3 t = 1 cos 3 t = Write original equation. Add 1 to each side. Divide each side by 2.
Example–Functions Involving Multiple Angles
Example–Solving by converting to quadratic
30 Solving Trigonometric Equations � Summarize � Video � Homework ◦ Worksheet � Quiz Notes
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