Math Problem Statement

Give a precalculus problem

Solution

Here's a precalculus problem involving trigonometry and functions:

Problem:

Given the function f(x)=2sin(x)+cos(2x)f(x) = 2\sin(x) + \cos(2x), solve for all values of xx in the interval [0,2π][0, 2\pi] where f(x)=0f(x) = 0.

Steps:

  1. Find where 2sin(x)+cos(2x)=02\sin(x) + \cos(2x) = 0.
  2. Use the identity cos(2x)=12sin2(x)\cos(2x) = 1 - 2\sin^2(x) to rewrite the equation in terms of sin(x)\sin(x).
  3. Solve the resulting equation and find the corresponding values of xx in the interval [0,2π][0, 2\pi].

Would you like me to work through the solution step by step?

Follow-up questions:

  1. How do we use trigonometric identities to simplify equations?
  2. What is the general solution to sin(x)=0\sin(x) = 0 or cos(x)=0\cos(x) = 0?
  3. How does the double angle identity for cosine work?
  4. How do we graph 2sin(x)+cos(2x)2\sin(x) + \cos(2x) to verify solutions?
  5. What is the importance of solving trigonometric equations within a specified interval?

Tip:

When working with trigonometric equations, always check if applying an identity simplifies the problem before proceeding with algebraic steps.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Functions
Trigonometric Identities

Formulas

cos(2x) = 1 - 2sin^2(x)
sin(x) = 0
cos(x) = 0

Theorems

Double Angle Identity for Cosine
Solutions of Trigonometric Equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12