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Solving Trigonometric Equations using Factoring

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In this lesson, we will look at how to solve trigonometric equations using factoring.

Solving a Trigonometric Equation by Factoring
Examples:
Find solutions for each of the following in the interval [0. 2π]
a) 2sin2 x = 1 + cos x
Solving a Trigonometric Equation by Factoring, Example 2
Examples:
Find solutions for each of the following in the interval [0. 2π]
b) 2sin x cos x = cos x



Solving a Trigonometric Equation by Factoring, Example 3
Examples:
Find solutions for each of the following in the interval [0. 2π]
c) cos x = cot x


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