Math Problem Statement

Solve the trigonometric inequality below for the interval 0, is less than or equal to, theta, is less than or equal to, pi0≤θ≤π. Use interval notation to represent the solution set in the answer space below. 20, sine, left parenthesis, theta, right parenthesis, is greater than or equal to, 10 20sin(θ)≥10

Solution

We are given the trigonometric inequality:

20sin(θ)10for0θπ20 \sin(\theta) \geq 10 \quad \text{for} \quad 0 \leq \theta \leq \pi

Step 1: Simplify the inequality

To solve for sin(θ)\sin(\theta), divide both sides of the inequality by 20:

sin(θ)1020\sin(\theta) \geq \frac{10}{20}

Simplify the fraction:

sin(θ)12\sin(\theta) \geq \frac{1}{2}

Step 2: Solve for θ\theta

We now need to find the values of θ\theta where sin(θ)12\sin(\theta) \geq \frac{1}{2} in the interval 0θπ0 \leq \theta \leq \pi.

We know that:

sin(θ)=12atθ=π6\sin(\theta) = \frac{1}{2} \quad \text{at} \quad \theta = \frac{\pi}{6}

Since sin(θ)\sin(\theta) is increasing from 00 to π\pi, the inequality sin(θ)12\sin(\theta) \geq \frac{1}{2} holds for values of θ\theta between π6\frac{\pi}{6} and π\pi.

Thus, the solution set is:

π6θπ2\frac{\pi}{6} \leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{2}

Step 3: Express the solution in interval notation

The solution in interval notation is:

[π6,π2]\left[\frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right]


Do you need any further details or clarification on this solution?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How do you solve trigonometric inequalities in general?
  2. What are the properties of the sine function over different intervals?
  3. How can you solve similar inequalities involving other trigonometric functions like cosine or tangent?
  4. What is the significance of the unit circle in solving trigonometric inequalities?
  5. How do you handle trigonometric inequalities for other angles (greater than π\pi)?

Tip: When solving trigonometric inequalities, it helps to sketch the graph of the trigonometric function within the given interval to visually identify the solution range.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Inequalities
Unit Circle

Formulas

sin(θ) ≥ 1/2
θ = π/6 for sin(θ) = 1/2

Theorems

Properties of the Sine Function
Interval Notation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12