how to simplify: 1/2=(sin^2 x)(tan x)

Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson

Answered question

2022-01-02

12=sin2xtanx

What would be my next step to get to x=45°?

Answer & Explanation

Tiefdruckot

Tiefdruckot

Beginner2022-01-03Added 46 answers

Let t=tanx. Since 12=tsin2x=t3cos2x=t31+t2
0=2t3t21=(t1)(2t2+t+1)
Since 2t2+t+1>0,t=1. This is achieved when x=(45+180n) for nZ
puhnut1m

puhnut1m

Beginner2022-01-04Added 33 answers

sin2xtanx=sin2xsinxcosx=sinxcosx
sinxcosx=12sin2x
12sin2x=12sin2x=12x=90+k360
x=45+k180
Vasquez

Vasquez

Expert2022-01-09Added 669 answers

cancel sinx on either side, simplify
sin2x=12x=π2±2kπx=π4±kπ

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