Math Problem Statement

Solve 2sin(x)+3=02\cdot\sin\left(x\right)+\sqrt3=0

Solution

We are asked to solve the equation:

2sin(x)+3=02\cdot \sin(x) + \sqrt{3} = 0

Step 1: Isolate sin(x)\sin(x)

First, we isolate sin(x)\sin(x) by subtracting 3\sqrt{3} from both sides:

2sin(x)=32\cdot \sin(x) = -\sqrt{3}

Now, divide both sides by 2:

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

Step 2: Determine the angle(s)

Next, we need to find the values of xx for which sin(x)=32\sin(x) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}.

The reference angle where sin(θ)=32\sin(\theta) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} is θ=π3\theta = \frac{\pi}{3}. Since we are looking for sin(x)=32\sin(x) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}, we need to consider angles where the sine function is negative. These occur in the third and fourth quadrants.

Thus, the angles satisfying sin(x)=32\sin(x) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} are:

  • In the third quadrant: x=π+π3=4π3x = \pi + \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{4\pi}{3}
  • In the fourth quadrant: x=2ππ3=5π3x = 2\pi - \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{5\pi}{3}

Step 3: General solution

Since the sine function is periodic with a period of 2π2\pi, the general solutions are:

x=4π3+2nπorx=5π3+2nπx = \frac{4\pi}{3} + 2n\pi \quad \text{or} \quad x = \frac{5\pi}{3} + 2n\pi

where nn is any integer.

Final Answer:

The general solutions to the equation 2sin(x)+3=02\cdot \sin(x) + \sqrt{3} = 0 are:

x=4π3+2nπorx=5π3+2nπ,nZ.x = \frac{4\pi}{3} + 2n\pi \quad \text{or} \quad x = \frac{5\pi}{3} + 2n\pi, \quad n \in \mathbb{Z}.

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Further questions:

  1. How does the periodicity of the sine function affect the general solution?
  2. What other trigonometric functions might help solve similar equations?
  3. How would the solutions change if the equation involved cos(x)\cos(x) instead of sin(x)\sin(x)?
  4. Can we use a calculator to approximate the values of xx?
  5. How does the unit circle help in finding solutions for trigonometric equations?

Tip: When solving trigonometric equations, always look for the reference angle first and then determine the correct quadrant based on the sign of the function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Sine function
Solving equations

Formulas

\sin(x) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}
Periodic solutions: x = x_0 + 2n\pi

Theorems

Sine function periodicity
Reference angle in trigonometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12