Math Problem Statement

We can find some of the solutions of sin(x) = 0.1 graphically by graphing y = sin(x) and y = .

Use the graph below to estimate some of the solutions. (Let −3𝜋 < x < 3𝜋. Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. Round your answers to four decimal places.) x =

Solution

To estimate the solutions of the equation sin(x)=0.1\sin(x) = 0.1 graphically, we can find where the graph of y=sin(x)y = \sin(x) intersects the line y=0.1y = 0.1 in the interval 3π<x<3π-3\pi < x < 3\pi.

The sine function oscillates between -1 and 1, so we will look for the points where y=0.1y = 0.1 intersects with the sine curve.

Steps to estimate solutions:

  1. Identify the points of intersection: You need to look at the graph to determine where the line y=0.1y = 0.1 crosses the sine curve.
  2. Determine the approximate x-values: In the interval 3π-3\pi to 3π3\pi, you can find several intersections.

Using this method, the solutions (estimated from the graph) are approximately:

  1. x3.0416x \approx -3.0416
  2. x2.3020x \approx -2.3020
  3. x0.1000x \approx -0.1000
  4. x0.1000x \approx 0.1000
  5. x2.3020x \approx 2.3020
  6. x3.0416x \approx 3.0416

Thus, rounding these values to four decimal places, the solutions are:

x3.0416,2.3020,0.1000,0.1000,2.3020,3.0416x \approx -3.0416, -2.3020, -0.1000, 0.1000, 2.3020, 3.0416

Final answer: 3.0416,2.3020,0.1000,0.1000,2.3020,3.0416-3.0416, -2.3020, -0.1000, 0.1000, 2.3020, 3.0416

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How does the graph of y=sin(x)y = \sin(x) behave over different intervals?
  2. What is the general solution for sin(x)=k\sin(x) = k?
  3. Can you explain how to derive these solutions algebraically?
  4. How would you find intersections for different values of kk?
  5. What are the properties of the sine function that affect its intersections with horizontal lines?

Tip: Always check the periodicity of the sine function to identify additional solutions beyond the given interval.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Graphing Functions
Sine Function

Formulas

sin(x) = k

Theorems

Properties of periodic functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12