Use a calculator to solve the equation on the interval [0, 2π). (see picture for more info). Thanks a lot!?!

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4 Answers
Mar 11, 2018

x_1=0x1=0, x_2=pi/3x2=π3, x_3=pix3=π, x_4=(5pi)/3x4=5π3 and thus the last option.

Explanation:

Depending on the model you use, there can be a variety of approaches to find zeros on a particular interval. If you are using a GDC like the TI-84, you might be able to determine zeros of the equation by defining, plotting, and analyzing the graph of the function f(x)=sin 2x+sin xf(x)=sin2x+sinx (which equals to the left-hand side of the equation).
http://www.dummies.com/education/graphing-calculators/how-to-find-the-zeroes-of-a-function-with-the-ti-84-plus/

On the other hand, you could have been able to solve this equation by applying the doubling angle identity for the sine function,
sin 2x=2sin x* cos xsin2x=2sinxcosx

Therefore
2sin x* cos x- sin x=02sinxcosxsinx=0

Factor out sin xsinx
sin x(2cos x-1)=0sinx(2cosx1)=0

By the factor theorem the function would have a zero as long as at least one of these equation holds:
sin x=0sinx=0
cos x=1/2cosx=12.

Referring to a unit circle, along with arcsinarcsin and arccosarccos functions on your calculator if necessary, and we find
x_1=0x1=0, x_2=pix2=π, and
x_3=pi/3x3=π3, x_4=(5pi)/3x4=5π3.

Evaluate these expressions on your calculator and ask for the decimal output to find the answer choice to this question. (Use pi=3.14π=3.14 if you are calculating by hand.)

You can verify these results by substituting the equation with the respective values of xx. Alternatively, you can trace the graph to see if you get an xx -intercept at these points.

Mar 11, 2018

Alright what you plug into your calculator will be inverse trig...
See below

Explanation:

Sin double angle identity:
Sin2x=2SinxCosxsin2x=2sinxcosx

2SinxCosx-sinx=02sinxcosxsinx=0
Factor with GCF:
sinx(2cosx-1)=0sinx(2cosx1)=0
sinx=0sinx=0
2cosx-1=02cosx1=0
cosx=1/2cosx=12

You won't need inverse trig as these values are on the unit circle-
For sinx=0sinx=0
x=0, pi (3.14)x=0,π(3.14)
For cosx=1/2cosx=12
x=pi/3 (1.05), (5pi)/3(5.24)x=π3(1.05),5π3(5.24)

Mar 11, 2018

The answer is the last option
0, 1.05, 3.14, 5.24

Explanation:

Because the domain given lists 0 as inclusive, the 0 stays as a solution

I've plugged into my calculator

solve
(sin(2x)-sin(x)=0,x)| 0<=x<2pi(sin(2x)sin(x)=0,x)0x<2π

x in {0, pi/3, pi, 5*pi/3}x{0,π3,π,5π3}

Into decimals:
0, 1.05, 3.14, 5.24

Mar 11, 2018

Answer #4

Explanation:

sin 2x - sin x = 0
Using trig identity: sin 2x = 2sin x.cos x, we get:
2sin x.cos x - sin x = 0
sin x.(2cos x - 1) = 0
Either factor should be zero.
a. sin x = 0
Unit circle gives -->
x = 0, x = pix=π, and x = 2pix=2π (rejected as outside of interval)
b. 2cos x - 1 = 0
cos x = 1/2cosx=12
Trig table and unit circle give 2 solutions;
x = pi/3x=π3, and x = (5pi)/3x=5π3
Answers for half closed interval [0, 2pi):
0, pi/3; pi; (5pi)/30,π3;π;5π3
In radian:
[0, 1.05, 3.14, 5.24) -> Answer # 4