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trigonometric equation

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noun

Mathematics.
  1. an equation involving trigonometric functions of unknown angles, as cos B = ½.


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When using the identities to simplify a trigonometric expression or solve a trigonometric equation, there are usually several paths to a desired result.

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We can also use the identities to solve trigonometric equation.

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When solving a trigonometric equation involving more than one trig function, do we always want to try to rewrite the equation so it is expressed in terms of one trigonometric function?

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For the following exercises, algebraically determine all solutions of the trigonometric equation exactly, then verify the results by graphing the equation and finding the zeros.

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Just as a spy will choose an Italian passport when traveling to Italy, we choose the identity that applies to the given scenario when solving a trigonometric equation.

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