Math Problem Statement

sin(2x)<=1/2 and sin(2x)>=1/2

Solution

The problem involves solving the compound inequality:

sin(2x)12andsin(2x)12\sin(2x) \leq \frac{1}{2} \quad \text{and} \quad \sin(2x) \geq \frac{1}{2}

Let's break this down:

  1. Intersection of the Two Inequalities:

    • The first inequality, sin(2x)12\sin(2x) \leq \frac{1}{2}, includes all values of xx where the sine function is less than or equal to 12\frac{1}{2}.
    • The second inequality, sin(2x)12\sin(2x) \geq \frac{1}{2}, includes all values of xx where the sine function is greater than or equal to 12\frac{1}{2}.
  2. Combine the Two Inequalities:

    • The compound inequality sin(2x)12\sin(2x) \leq \frac{1}{2} and sin(2x)12\sin(2x) \geq \frac{1}{2} simplifies to: sin(2x)=12\sin(2x) = \frac{1}{2}
  3. Solve for xx:

    • The general solution for sin(2x)=12\sin(2x) = \frac{1}{2} is: 2x=nπ+(1)nπ62x = n\pi + (-1)^n\frac{\pi}{6} where nn is any integer.
    • Therefore, solving for xx: x=nπ2+(1)nπ12x = \frac{n\pi}{2} + \frac{(-1)^n\pi}{12}

This represents all the solutions xx that satisfy both inequalities simultaneously.

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Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. How does the sine function behave within different intervals of the unit circle?
  2. What is the general solution to the equation sin(2x)=0\sin(2x) = 0?
  3. How do you solve trigonometric inequalities involving cosine or tangent?
  4. What are the specific values of xx in the interval [0,2π)[0, 2\pi) for which sin(2x)=12\sin(2x) = \frac{1}{2}?
  5. How can the solution for sin(2x)=12\sin(2x) = \frac{1}{2} be verified graphically?

Tip: When solving trigonometric inequalities, always consider the periodic nature of the sine, cosine, and tangent functions to find the general solution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Inequalities
Sine Function

Formulas

sin(2x) = 1/2
2x = nπ + (-1)^nπ/6

Theorems

General solution of sine equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12