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How to solve trigonomtry function involving $\sin x \cos x$ and $\sin 2x$:

$$\frac{1}{2} \sin(2x) + \sin(x) + 2 \cos(x) + 2 = 0. $$

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Hint:

Using the identity $\sin(2x) = 2 \sin x \cos x$ we have $$ \sin x \cos x + \sin x + 2\cos x + 2 = 0$$ Factor $$ (1 + \cos x) \sin x + 2(1 + \cos x) = 0 \\ (1 + \cos x)(2 + \sin x) = 0 $$ So either $1 + \cos x = 0$ or $2 + \sin x = 0.$ Solve for $x$ in each case.

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    the answer is x = 0 rad and 2 pi rad2012-08-17
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    @dramasea No, that's not correct. First, $\sin x = -2$ has no real solutions. Why? Well because $\sin x \in [-1, 1].$ Second case: if $\cos x = -1,$ then what is $x$? Draw the unit circle and think about it. Also, please note that if $\theta$ is a solution, then $\theta + 2\pi, \theta + 4\pi, \theta + 6\pi, \dots$ are also solutions.2012-08-17
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    thanks!!! can u help me solve $$\tan2x-\sin4x = 0$$2012-08-17
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    @dramasea it's a customary of math.SE to post separate threads for different questions, so please go ahead & post a new question. I (or other users) will try to help you.2012-08-17
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    here's the link http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/183694/how-to-solve-tan2x-sin4x-0 tq2012-08-17