To solve: the equation \cos \theta (2 \sin \theta + 1)=0

Nannie Mack

Nannie Mack

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2021-08-11

To solve:
The equation cosθ(2sinθ+1)=0

Answer & Explanation

okomgcae

okomgcae

Skilled2021-08-12Added 93 answers

Approach:
The domain of the trigonometry function of cosθ is lies between [1,1]. No solution exists beyond this domain.
Obtain factor of given equation and simply the factor equations to obtain solutions.
Cosine and sine have period 2π, thus find the solution in any interval of length 2π.
Sine function is positive in first and second quadrant. Cosine function is positive in first and fourth quadrant.
Calculation:
Consider the trigonometry equation.
cosθ(2sinθ+1)=0
The factors of above equation are,
2sinθ+1=0
cosθ=0
The solution obtained for the factor in which sine and cosine functions are involved so we will get the solution in the interval of [0,2π].
Consider the factors.
2sinθ+1=0(1)
Substract 1 both sides in equation (1).
2sinθ=1
Divide by 2 both sides in equation (1).
2sinθ=1
sinθ=12
Multiply by sin1 both sides in equation (1).
sin1sinθ=sin1(12)
θ=sin1(12)
θ=7π6,11π6
The sine has period, 2π, so we get all solution of the equation by adding integer multiples of 2π to these solutions:
θ=7π6+2kπ
θ=11π6+2kπ
and,
Consider the factors.
cosθ=0
θ=π2,3π2
The solution repeats value of the equation at every length of π in the interval [0,2π].
We will get all solutions of the equation by adding integer multiples of π to these solutions:
θ=π2+kπ
Therefore, the solution of the trigonometry equation cosθ(2sinθ+1)=0 are θ=π2+kπ,θ=7π6+2kπ and θ=11π6+2kπ.
Conclusion:
Hence, the solutions of the trigonometry equation cosθ(2sinθ+1)=0 are θ=π2+kπ,θ=7π6+2kπ and θ=11π6+2kπ

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