Learn how to solve trigonometric equation with cosine on both sides

The video tutorial explains solving a mathematical problem by factoring and using the zero product property. It involves moving terms to one side, factoring out cosine, and setting the product to zero. The unit circle is used to find solutions for cosine values, and alternative methods involving sine are discussed.

What is the first step in solving the given problem using factoring?

• Take the cube root of both sides

• Subtract cosine of X from both sides

• Add cosine of X to both sides

• Multiply both sides by cosine of X

When factoring out cosine of X, what is the resulting equation set to?

• 1

• 2π

• π

• 0

Which angles correspond to cosine of X being zero on the unit circle?

• π/4 and 3π/4

• π/3 and 2π/3

• π/2 and 3π/2

• 0 and π

What are the angles where cosine of X equals 1 or -1?

• 0 and π

• π/2 and 3π/2

• 0 and 2π

• π/4 and 3π/4

What alternative method is mentioned for solving the problem?

• Using cotangent

• Using secant

• Using sine

• Using tangent