In Exercises 54–67, solve each equation on the interval [0, 2𝝅). Use exact values where possible or give approximate solutions correct to four decimal places. 2 sin² x + sin x - 2 = 0
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Problem 6.2.47
Textbook Question
Solve each equation (x in radians and θ in degrees) for all exact solutions where appropriate. Round approximate answers in radians to four decimal places and approximate answers in degrees to the nearest tenth. Write answers using the least possible nonnegative angle measures.
cos θ + 1 = 0
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Start with the given equation: \(\cos \theta + 1 = 0\).
Isolate the cosine term by subtracting 1 from both sides: \(\cos \theta = -1\).
Recall that \(\cos \theta = -1\) at specific angles on the unit circle. Identify all angles \(\theta\) where the cosine value is exactly \(-1\) within one full rotation (0° to 360° or 0 to \(2\pi\) radians).
Express the general solution for \(\theta\) in degrees and radians. Since cosine is periodic with period \(360^\circ\) or \(2\pi\) radians, write the solutions as \(\theta = 180^\circ + 360^\circ k\) or \(\theta = \pi + 2\pi k\), where \(k\) is any integer.
For the least possible nonnegative angle measure, provide the principal solution(s) within the interval \([0, 360^\circ)\) or \([0, 2\pi)\), and mention the general solution to cover all possible angles.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Solving Basic Trigonometric Equations
This involves isolating the trigonometric function and finding all angle values that satisfy the equation within a given domain. For example, solving cos θ + 1 = 0 means finding θ where cos θ = -1, which occurs at specific standard angles.
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Angle Measurement and Conversion
Understanding the difference between radians and degrees is essential, as the problem requires solutions in both units. Knowing how to convert between radians and degrees (1 radian = 180/π degrees) helps in expressing answers correctly and rounding them as specified.
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General Solutions and Principal Values
Trigonometric equations often have infinitely many solutions due to periodicity. The general solution expresses all possible angles, while principal values are the smallest nonnegative angles within one full rotation (0 to 2π radians or 0° to 360°). Writing answers using least possible nonnegative measures ensures clarity.
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