Warm-up

Find Exact Values… no calc!

1) sin-1(-√2/2) 2) cos-1(-1/2)
3) arcsin(√3/2) 4) tan(tan-1 0.866)
Tues/Wed Dec 7/8th

Warm-up/HW Check

5.3: Trigonometric Equations: An
Algebraic Approach

“5.1 Theory”…for all of you who
want to know why (TrigH
transfers, you need to
understand this!!!)

Start HW
 Suggestions for solving trig
equations algebraically
INVERSE RESTRICTIONS Solve for a particular trig functions first
(simplify the larger equation down to sinx =
Q1 or Q2 cos-1(#) = θ #, cosx = #, etc…
0º ≤ θ ≤ 180º (# must be
Try using identities
Q1 or Q4 sin-1 (#) = θ between -1 & 1)

Try algebraic manipulations such as
-90º ≤ θ ≤ 90º factoring, combining fractions – i.e. the
Q1 or Q4 tan-1 (#) = θ (any # ok) strategies from identities chapters…
-90º < θ < 90º
After solving for a trig function, solve for
the variable/angle
Find all solutions exactly for… Approximate all real solutions for…
1) 2sin2θ + sinθ = 0 2) 8sin2x = 5 + 10cosx
Find exact solutions for… Approximate all real solutions for…
3) sin2x = sinx, 0 ≤ x < 2π 4)cos2x = 2(sinx – 1), 0 ≤ x < 2π
(round the inverse to four decimal places)
 Wrap-up
• Lots of factoring & Algebra!
• X – radian answers
• Θ – degree answers
• Solve for all – “+ 2kπ” etc
• Solve between 0 & 2π – find solutions
only in that interval!
• HW #36 p.301-2 #1-15 all & 17-31 odd
• Quiz [5.1/5.3] next MONDAY (indiv!)