Math Problem Statement

Find all solutions on the interval 0 less than or equal to 0 less than 2pi. Answer exactly. 2sin(20)=-square root 3

Solution

To solve the equation:

2sin(θ)=32\sin(\theta) = -\sqrt{3}

we’ll first isolate sin(θ)\sin(\theta) by dividing both sides by 2:

sin(θ)=32\sin(\theta) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}

We need to find the values of θ\theta for which sin(θ)=32\sin(\theta) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} within the interval 0θ<2π0 \leq \theta < 2\pi.

Step 1: Determine Reference Angles

The sine function equals 32-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} at angles where the reference angle is π3\frac{\pi}{3} (or 6060^\circ) in the third and fourth quadrants, where sine is negative.

Step 2: Find Solutions

The values of θ\theta that satisfy sin(θ)=32\sin(\theta) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} are:

  1. Third quadrant: θ=π+π3=4π3\theta = \pi + \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{4\pi}{3}
  2. Fourth quadrant: θ=2ππ3=5π3\theta = 2\pi - \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{5\pi}{3}

Final Answer

The solutions on the interval 0θ<2π0 \leq \theta < 2\pi are:

θ=4π3 and θ=5π3\theta = \frac{4\pi}{3} \text{ and } \theta = \frac{5\pi}{3}

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Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. What are the general solutions for sin(θ)=32\sin(\theta) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}?
  2. How do you find reference angles for trigonometric functions?
  3. What are the sine and cosine values of commonly used angles like π3\frac{\pi}{3}?
  4. How can I solve similar equations involving cosine or tangent?
  5. What strategies can help in solving trigonometric equations efficiently?

Tip: Remember that knowing the unit circle well can simplify solving trigonometric equations significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Solving Trigonometric Equations
Reference Angles

Formulas

sin(θ) = -√3/2

Theorems

Unit Circle
Reference Angles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12