Helene is asked to solve the equation 3sin^2theta-2sintheta=0 for 0<=theta<=pi, she find that theta=pi. How could she check whether this is a correct root for the equation?

1 Answer
Nov 24, 2016

see explanation.

Explanation:

Substitute the solution, that is theta=pi into the original equation and if it makes the equation true then it is a correct root of the equation.

" Check that" 3sin^2theta-2sintheta=0" is true"

rArr3sin^2(pi)-2sin(pi)

"Now" sin(pi)=0

rArr3(0)^2-2(0)=0larr" satisfies equation"

"thus " theta=pi" is a correct root"