If sinx=45, what is sin2x?

2 Answers
May 21, 2018

i got 2425

Explanation:

We have sin(2x)=2sin(x)cos(x) and cos(x)=1sin2(x)
so we get sin(2x)=8511625=8535=2425

May 22, 2018

sin2x=±2425

Explanation:

sinx=45. First, find cos x
cos2x=1sin2x=11625=925
cosx=±35
Since sinx=45 --> x could be in Quadrant 1 or Quadrant 2, therefor, cos x could be positive or negative.
sin(2x)=2sinx.cosx=2(45)(±35)=±2425
If x lies in Q. 1 --> 2x lies in Q. 2 --> sin 2x is positive
If x lies in Q. 2 --> 2x lies in Q. 3 --> sin 2x is negative.