Simplifying a trigonometric equation for chart radius I am making a neat new charting application, yet I am stumped by this equation: M=R/(cos((theta)/(2)))+(tan((theta)/(2)) * R) I need to solve for R, but for some reason I am throwing a blank. Any help? Thanks!

Aryanna Fisher

Aryanna Fisher

Answered question

2022-11-16

Simplifying a trigonometric equation for chart radius
I am making a neat new charting application, yet I am stumped by this equation:
M = R cos ( θ 2 ) + ( tan ( θ 2 ) R )
I need to solve for R, but for some reason I am throwing a blank. Any help?
Thanks!

Answer & Explanation

levraijournalk1o

levraijournalk1o

Beginner2022-11-17Added 10 answers

Hint:
R cos ( θ 2 ) + ( tan ( θ 2 ) R ) = R ( 1 cos ( θ 2 ) + tan ( θ 2 ) )

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