Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation. (Find all solutions of the equation in the interval [0, 2πœ‹). Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.) sin(2x) + sin(x) = 0 x =

Solution

We are asked to solve the equation sin⁑(2x)+sin⁑(x)=0\sin(2x) + \sin(x) = 0 in the interval [0,2Ο€)[0, 2\pi).

Step 1: Use the double-angle identity for sine

We can rewrite sin⁑(2x)\sin(2x) using the identity: sin⁑(2x)=2sin⁑(x)cos⁑(x)\sin(2x) = 2\sin(x)\cos(x) Substituting this into the equation, we get: 2sin⁑(x)cos⁑(x)+sin⁑(x)=02\sin(x)\cos(x) + \sin(x) = 0

Step 2: Factor the equation

Now, factor out sin⁑(x)\sin(x) from both terms: sin⁑(x)(2cos⁑(x)+1)=0\sin(x)(2\cos(x) + 1) = 0

Step 3: Solve for xx

We have two cases to consider:

Case 1: sin⁑(x)=0\sin(x) = 0

The solutions to sin⁑(x)=0\sin(x) = 0 in the interval [0,2Ο€)[0, 2\pi) are: x=0,Ο€x = 0, \pi

Case 2: 2cos⁑(x)+1=02\cos(x) + 1 = 0

Solve for cos⁑(x)\cos(x): 2cos⁑(x)=βˆ’1β‡’cos⁑(x)=βˆ’122\cos(x) = -1 \quad \Rightarrow \quad \cos(x) = -\frac{1}{2} The solutions to cos⁑(x)=βˆ’12\cos(x) = -\frac{1}{2} in the interval [0,2Ο€)[0, 2\pi) are: x=2Ο€3,4Ο€3x = \frac{2\pi}{3}, \frac{4\pi}{3}

Final solutions:

Combining all solutions from both cases, we have: x=0,Ο€,2Ο€3,4Ο€3x = 0, \pi, \frac{2\pi}{3}, \frac{4\pi}{3}

These are the solutions in the interval [0,2Ο€)[0, 2\pi).

Would you like more details on any part of the solution? Here are some related questions for further exploration:

  1. How do you derive the double-angle identity for sine?
  2. What are the fundamental identities for trigonometric functions?
  3. How do you solve trigonometric equations with multiple solutions in a given interval?
  4. How do you solve equations involving both sine and cosine?
  5. How do you graph trigonometric functions to visualize solutions?

Tip: Always check the interval given in the problem and make sure your solutions are within that range before finalizing your answer.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Sine and Cosine Functions
Double-Angle Identity
Solving Trigonometric Equations

Formulas

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

Theorems

Double-Angle Identity for Sine
Fundamental Trigonometric Identities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12