Solve Trigonometric Equation with Tangent as a half angle

Solve Trigonometric Equation with Tangent as a half angle

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial covers the process of isolating tangent in equations, reviewing the unit circle, and identifying quadrants. It explains how to find and simplify solutions, solve for Theta, and determine solutions within a specified range. The tutorial emphasizes understanding patterns and rationalizing denominators.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the equation involving tangent of Theta divided by two?

Add π to both sides

Convert to degrees

Isolate the tangent function

Multiply both sides by two

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which quadrants do we find the negative version of the angle π/6?

Second and third quadrants

Second and fourth quadrants

First and third quadrants

First and fourth quadrants

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can we find additional solutions to the equation after finding one solution?

Add π to the solution

Add 2π to the solution

Subtract π from the solution

Multiply the solution by two

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified form of Theta when solving for all solutions?

5π/6 + 2πN

π/3 + 2πN

5π/3 + 2πN

10π/6 + 2πN

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the only valid solution between 0 and 2π?

6π/3

5π/3

11π/3