Trigonometric equations of increased complexity with a solution. Basic methods for solving trigonometric equations
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What will we study:
1. What is trigonometric equations?
3. Two main methods for solving trigonometric equations.
4. Homogeneous trigonometric equations.
5. Examples.
What are trigonometric equations?
Guys, we have already studied the arcsine, arccosine, arctangent and arccotangent. Now let's look at trigonometric equations in general.
Trigonometric equations - equations in which the variable is contained under the sign of the trigonometric function.
We repeat the form of solving the simplest trigonometric equations:
1) If |а|≤ 1, then the equation cos(x) = a has a solution:
X= ± arccos(a) + 2πk
2) If |а|≤ 1, then the equation sin(x) = a has a solution:
3) If |a| > 1, then the equation sin(x) = a and cos(x) = a have no solutions 4) The equation tg(x)=a has a solution: x=arctg(a)+ πk
5) The equation ctg(x)=a has a solution: x=arcctg(a)+ πk
For all formulas, k is an integer
The simplest trigonometric equations have the form: Т(kx+m)=a, T- any trigonometric function.
Example.Solve equations: a) sin(3x)= √3/2
Decision:
A) Let's denote 3x=t, then we will rewrite our equation in the form:
The solution to this equation will be: t=((-1)^n)arcsin(√3/2)+ πn.
From the table of values we get: t=((-1)^n)×π/3+ πn.
Let's go back to our variable: 3x =((-1)^n)×π/3+ πn,
Then x= ((-1)^n)×π/9+ πn/3
Answer: x= ((-1)^n)×π/9+ πn/3, where n is an integer. (-1)^n - minus one to the power of n.
More examples of trigonometric equations.
Solve the equations: a) cos(x/5)=1 b)tg(3x- π/3)= √3Decision:
A) This time we will go directly to the calculation of the roots of the equation right away:
X/5= ± arccos(1) + 2πk. Then x/5= πk => x=5πk
Answer: x=5πk, where k is an integer.
B) We write in the form: 3x- π/3=arctg(√3)+ πk. We know that: arctg(√3)= π/3
3x- π/3= π/3+ πk => 3x=2π/3 + πk => x=2π/9 + πk/3
Answer: x=2π/9 + πk/3, where k is an integer.
Solve equations: cos(4x)= √2/2. And find all the roots on the segment .
Decision:
We will decide in general view our equation: 4x= ± arccos(√2/2) + 2πk
4x= ± π/4 + 2πk;
X= ± π/16+ πk/2;
Now let's see what roots fall on our segment. For k For k=0, x= π/16, we are in the given segment .
With k=1, x= π/16+ π/2=9π/16, they hit again.
For k=2, x= π/16+ π=17π/16, but here we didn’t hit, which means we won’t hit for large k either.
Answer: x= π/16, x= 9π/16
Two main solution methods.
We have considered the simplest trigonometric equations, but there are more complex ones. To solve them, the method of introducing a new variable and the factorization method are used. Let's look at examples.Let's solve the equation:
Decision:
To solve our equation, we use the method of introducing a new variable, denoted: t=tg(x).
As a result of the replacement, we get: t 2 + 2t -1 = 0
Find the roots of the quadratic equation: t=-1 and t=1/3
Then tg(x)=-1 and tg(x)=1/3, we got the simplest trigonometric equation, let's find its roots.
X=arctg(-1) +πk= -π/4+πk; x=arctg(1/3) + πk.
Answer: x= -π/4+πk; x=arctg(1/3) + πk.
An example of solving an equation
Solve equations: 2sin 2 (x) + 3 cos(x) = 0
Decision:
Let's use the identity: sin 2 (x) + cos 2 (x)=1
Our equation becomes: 2-2cos 2 (x) + 3 cos (x) = 0
2 cos 2 (x) - 3 cos(x) -2 = 0
Let's introduce the replacement t=cos(x): 2t 2 -3t - 2 = 0
The solution to our quadratic equation are the roots: t=2 and t=-1/2
Then cos(x)=2 and cos(x)=-1/2.
Because cosine cannot take values greater than one, then cos(x)=2 has no roots.
For cos(x)=-1/2: x= ± arccos(-1/2) + 2πk; x= ±2π/3 + 2πk
Answer: x= ±2π/3 + 2πk
Homogeneous trigonometric equations.
Definition: An equation of the form a sin(x)+b cos(x) are called homogeneous trigonometric equations of the first degree.Equations of the form
homogeneous trigonometric equations of the second degree.
To solve a homogeneous trigonometric equation of the first degree, we divide it by cos(x): 
It is impossible to divide by cosine if it is equal to zero, let's make sure that this is not so:
Let cos(x)=0, then asin(x)+0=0 => sin(x)=0, but sine and cosine are not equal to zero at the same time, we got a contradiction, so we can safely divide by zero.
Solve the equation:
Example: cos 2 (x) + sin(x) cos(x) = 0
Decision:
Take out the common factor: cos(x)(c0s(x) + sin (x)) = 0
Then we need to solve two equations:
cos(x)=0 and cos(x)+sin(x)=0
Cos(x)=0 for x= π/2 + πk;
Consider the equation cos(x)+sin(x)=0 Divide our equation by cos(x):
1+tg(x)=0 => tg(x)=-1 => x=arctg(-1) +πk= -π/4+πk
Answer: x= π/2 + πk and x= -π/4+πk
How to solve homogeneous trigonometric equations of the second degree?
Guys, stick to these rules always!
1. See what the coefficient a is equal to, if a \u003d 0 then our equation will take the form cos (x) (bsin (x) + ccos (x)), an example of the solution of which is on the previous slide
2. If a≠0, then you need to divide both parts of the equation by the squared cosine, we get:
We make the change of variable t=tg(x) we get the equation:
Solve Example #:3
Solve the equation:Decision:
Divide both sides of the equation by cosine square: 
We make a change of variable t=tg(x): t 2 + 2 t - 3 = 0
Find the roots of the quadratic equation: t=-3 and t=1
Then: tg(x)=-3 => x=arctg(-3) + πk=-arctg(3) + πk
Tg(x)=1 => x= π/4+ πk
Answer: x=-arctg(3) + πk and x= π/4+ πk
Solve Example #:4
Solve the equation:Decision:
Let's transform our expression:
We can solve such equations: x= - π/4 + 2πk and x=5π/4 + 2πk
Answer: x= - π/4 + 2πk and x=5π/4 + 2πk
Solve Example #:5
Solve the equation:Decision:
Let's transform our expression:
We introduce the replacement tg(2x)=t:2 2 - 5t + 2 = 0
The solution to our quadratic equation will be the roots: t=-2 and t=1/2
Then we get: tg(2x)=-2 and tg(2x)=1/2
2x=-arctg(2)+ πk => x=-arctg(2)/2 + πk/2
2x= arctg(1/2) + πk => x=arctg(1/2)/2+ πk/2
Answer: x=-arctg(2)/2 + πk/2 and x=arctg(1/2)/2+ πk/2
Tasks for independent solution.
1) Solve the equationA) sin(7x)= 1/2 b) cos(3x)= √3/2 c) cos(-x) = -1 d) tg(4x) = √3 e) ctg(0.5x) = -1.7
2) Solve equations: sin(3x)= √3/2. And find all the roots on the segment [π/2; π].
3) Solve the equation: ctg 2 (x) + 2ctg(x) + 1 =0
4) Solve the equation: 3 sin 2 (x) + √3sin (x) cos(x) = 0
5) Solve the equation: 3sin 2 (3x) + 10 sin(3x)cos(3x) + 3 cos 2 (3x) =0
6) Solve the equation: cos 2 (2x) -1 - cos(x) =√3/2 -sin 2 (2x)
Trigonometric equations are not the easiest topic. Painfully they are diverse.) For example, these:
sin2x + cos3x = ctg5x
sin(5x+π /4) = ctg(2x-π /3)
sinx + cos2x + tg3x = ctg4x
Etc...
But these (and all other) trigonometric monsters have two common and obligatory features. First - you won't believe it - there are trigonometric functions in the equations.) Second: all expressions with x are within these same functions. And only there! If x appears somewhere outside, For example, sin2x + 3x = 3, this will be the equation mixed type. Such equations require an individual approach. Here we will not consider them.
We will not solve evil equations in this lesson either.) Here we will deal with the simplest trigonometric equations. Why? Yes, because the decision any trigonometric equations consists of two stages. At the first stage, the evil equation is reduced to a simple one by various transformations. On the second - this simplest equation is solved. No other way.
So, if you have problems in the second stage, the first stage does not make much sense.)
What do elementary trigonometric equations look like?
sinx = a
cosx = a
tgx = a
ctgx = a
Here a stands for any number. Any.
By the way, inside the function there may be not a pure x, but some kind of expression, such as:
cos(3x+π /3) = 1/2
etc. This complicates life, but does not affect the method of solving the trigonometric equation.
How to solve trigonometric equations?
Trigonometric equations can be solved in two ways. The first way: using logic and a trigonometric circle. We will explore this path here. The second way - using memory and formulas - will be considered in the next lesson.
The first way is clear, reliable, and hard to forget.) It is good for solving trigonometric equations, inequalities, and all sorts of tricky non-standard examples. Logic is stronger than memory!
We solve equations using a trigonometric circle.
We include elementary logic and the ability to use a trigonometric circle. Can't you!? However... It will be difficult for you in trigonometry...) But it doesn't matter. Take a look at the lessons "Trigonometric circle ...... What is it?" and "Counting angles on a trigonometric circle." Everything is simple there. Unlike textbooks...)
Ah, you know!? And even mastered "Practical work with a trigonometric circle"!? Accept congratulations. This topic will be close and understandable to you.) What is especially pleasing is that the trigonometric circle does not care which equation you solve. Sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent - everything is the same for him. The solution principle is the same.
So we take any elementary trigonometric equation. At least this:
cosx = 0.5
I need to find X. If to speak human language, need find the angle (x) whose cosine is 0.5.
How did we use the circle before? We drew a corner on it. In degrees or radians. And immediately seen trigonometric functions of this angle. Now let's do the opposite. Draw a cosine equal to 0.5 on the circle and immediately we'll see injection. It remains only to write down the answer.) Yes, yes!
We draw a circle and mark the cosine equal to 0.5. On the cosine axis, of course. Like this:
Now let's draw the angle that this cosine gives us. Hover your mouse over the picture (or touch the picture on a tablet), and see this same corner X.
Which angle has a cosine of 0.5?
x \u003d π / 3
cos 60°= cos( π /3) = 0,5
Some people will grunt skeptically, yes... They say, was it worth it to fence the circle, when everything is clear anyway... You can, of course, grunt...) But the fact is that this is an erroneous answer. Or rather, inadequate. Connoisseurs of the circle understand that there are still a whole bunch of angles that also give a cosine equal to 0.5.
If you turn the movable side OA for a full turn, point A will return to its original position. With the same cosine equal to 0.5. Those. the angle will change 360° or 2π radians, and cosine is not. The new angle 60° + 360° = 420° will also be a solution to our equation, because
There are an infinite number of such full rotations... And all these new angles will be solutions to our trigonometric equation. And they all need to be written down somehow. All. Otherwise, the decision is not considered, yes ...)
Mathematics can do this simply and elegantly. In one short answer, write down infinite set solutions. Here's what it looks like for our equation:
x = π /3 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
I will decipher. Still write meaningfully nicer than stupidly drawing some mysterious letters, right?)
π /3 is the same angle that we saw on the circle and determined according to the table of cosines.
2π is one full turn in radians.
n - this is the number of complete, i.e. whole revolutions. It is clear that n can be 0, ±1, ±2, ±3.... and so on. As indicated by the short entry:
n ∈ Z
n belongs ( ∈ ) to the set of integers ( Z ). By the way, instead of the letter n letters can be used k, m, t etc.
This notation means that you can take any integer n . At least -3, at least 0, at least +55. What do you want. If you plug that number into your answer, you get a specific angle, which is sure to be the solution to our harsh equation.)
Or, in other words, x \u003d π / 3 is the only root of an infinite set. To get all the other roots, it is enough to add any number of full turns to π / 3 ( n ) in radians. Those. 2πn radian.
Everything? No. I specifically stretch the pleasure. To remember better.) We received only a part of the answers to our equation. I will write this first part of the solution as follows:
x 1 = π /3 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
x 1 - not one root, it is a whole series of roots, written in short form.
But there are other angles that also give a cosine equal to 0.5!
Let's return to our picture, according to which we wrote down the answer. Here she is:
Move the mouse over the image and see another corner that also gives a cosine of 0.5. What do you think it equals? The triangles are the same... Yes! It is equal to the angle X , only plotted in the negative direction. This is the corner -X. But we have already calculated x. π /3 or 60°. Therefore, we can safely write:
x 2 \u003d - π / 3
And, of course, we add all the angles that are obtained through full turns:
x 2 = - π /3 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
That's all now.) In a trigonometric circle, we saw(who understands, of course)) all angles that give a cosine equal to 0.5. And they wrote down these angles in a short mathematical form. The answer is two infinite series of roots:
x 1 = π /3 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
x 2 = - π /3 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
This is the correct answer.
Hope, general principle for solving trigonometric equations with the help of a circle is understandable. We mark the cosine (sine, tangent, cotangent) from the given equation on the circle, draw the corresponding angles and write down the answer. Of course, you need to figure out what kind of corners we are saw on the circle. Sometimes it's not so obvious. Well, as I said, logic is required here.)
For example, let's analyze another trigonometric equation:
Please note that the number 0.5 is not the only possible number in the equations!) It's just more convenient for me to write it than roots and fractions.
We work according to the general principle. We draw a circle, mark (on the sine axis, of course!) 0.5. We draw at once all the angles corresponding to this sine. We get this picture:
Let's deal with the angle first. X in the first quarter. We recall the table of sines and determine the value of this angle. The matter is simple:
x \u003d π / 6
We recall the full revolutions and, with clear conscience, we write down the first series of answers:
x 1 = π /6 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
Half the job is done. Now we need to define second corner... This is trickier than in cosines, yes ... But logic will save us! How to determine the second angle through x? Yes Easy! The triangles in the picture are the same, and the red corner X equal to the angle X . Only it is counted from the angle π in the negative direction. That's why it's red.) And for our answer, we need an angle measured correctly from the positive semiaxis OX, i.e. from an angle of 0 degrees.
Hover the cursor over the picture and see everything. I removed the first corner so as not to complicate the picture. The angle of interest to us (drawn in green) will be equal to:
π - x
x we know it π /6 . So the second angle will be:
π - π /6 = 5π /6
Again, we recall the addition of full revolutions and write down the second series of answers:
x 2 = 5π /6 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
That's all. A complete answer consists of two series of roots:
x 1 = π /6 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
x 2 = 5π /6 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
Equations with tangent and cotangent can be easily solved using the same general principle for solving trigonometric equations. Unless, of course, you know how to draw the tangent and cotangent on a trigonometric circle.
In the examples above, I used the tabular value of sine and cosine: 0.5. Those. one of those meanings that the student knows must. Now let's expand our capabilities to all other values. Decide, so decide!)
So, let's say we need to solve the following trigonometric equation:
There is no such value of the cosine in the short tables. We coolly ignore this terrible fact. We draw a circle, mark 2/3 on the cosine axis and draw the corresponding angles. We get this picture.
We understand, for starters, with an angle in the first quarter. Would like to know what equals x, immediately would write down the answer! We don't know... Failure!? Calm! Mathematics does not leave its own in trouble! She invented arc cosines for this case. Do not know? In vain. Find out. It's a lot easier than you think. According to this link, there is not a single tricky spell about "inverse trigonometric functions" ... It's superfluous in this topic.
If you're in the know, just say to yourself, "X is an angle whose cosine is 2/3." And immediately, purely by definition of the arccosine, we can write:
We remember about additional revolutions and calmly write down the first series of roots of our trigonometric equation:
x 1 = arccos 2/3 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
The second series of roots is also written almost automatically, for the second angle. Everything is the same, only x (arccos 2/3) will be with a minus:
x 2 = - arccos 2/3 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
And all things! This is the correct answer. Even easier than with tabular values. You don’t need to remember anything.) By the way, the most attentive will notice that this picture with the solution through the arc cosine essentially no different from the picture for cos equations x = 0.5.
Exactly! General principle that's why it's common! I specifically drew two almost identical pictures. The circle shows us the angle X by its cosine. It is a tabular cosine, or not - the circle does not know. What kind of angle is this, π / 3, or what kind of arc cosine is up to us to decide.
With a sine the same song. For example:
Again we draw a circle, mark the sine equal to 1/3, draw the corners. It turns out this picture:
And again the picture is almost the same as for the equation sinx = 0.5. Again we start from the corner in the first quarter. What is x equal to if its sine is 1/3? No problem!
So the first pack of roots is ready:
x 1 = arcsin 1/3 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
Let's take a look at the second angle. In the example with a table value of 0.5, it was equal to:
π - x
So here it will be exactly the same! Only x is different, arcsin 1/3. So what!? You can safely write the second pack of roots:
x 2 = π - arcsin 1/3 + 2π n, n ∈ Z
This is a completely correct answer. Although it does not look very familiar. But it's understandable, I hope.)
This is how trigonometric equations are solved using a circle. This path is clear and understandable. It is he who saves in trigonometric equations with the selection of roots on a given interval, in trigonometric inequalities - they are generally solved almost always in a circle. In short, in any tasks that are a little more complicated than standard ones.
Putting knowledge into practice?
Solve trigonometric equations:
At first it is simpler, directly on this lesson.
Now it's more difficult.
Hint: here you have to think about the circle. Personally.)
And now outwardly unpretentious ... They are also called special cases.
sinx = 0
sinx = 1
cosx = 0
cosx = -1
Hint: here you need to figure out in a circle where there are two series of answers, and where there is one ... And how to write down one instead of two series of answers. Yes, so that not a single root from an infinite number is lost!)
Well, quite simple):
sinx = 0,3
cosx = π
tgx = 1,2
ctgx = 3,7
Hint: here you need to know what is the arcsine, arccosine? What is arc tangent, arc tangent? The simplest definitions. But you don’t need to remember any tabular values!)
The answers are, of course, in disarray):
x 1= arcsin0,3 + 2πn, n ∈ Z
x 2= π - arcsin0.3 + 2
Not everything works out? It happens. Read the lesson again. Only thoughtfully(there is such an obsolete word...) And follow the links. The main links are about the circle. Without it in trigonometry - how to cross the road blindfolded. Sometimes it works.)
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So the main trigonometric formulas we know it's time to put them into practice. Solving trigonometric equations with the right approach, it’s quite an exciting activity, like, for example, solving a Rubik’s cube.
Based on the name itself, it is clear that a trigonometric equation is an equation in which the unknown is under the sign of a trigonometric function.
There are so-called simple trigonometric equations. Here's what they look like: sinх = a, cos x = a, tg x = a. Consider, how to solve such trigonometric equations, for clarity, we will use the already familiar trigonometric circle.
sinx = a
cos x = a
tan x = a
cot x = a
Any trigonometric equation is solved in two stages: we bring the equation to the simplest form and then solve it as the simplest trigonometric equation.
There are 7 main methods by which trigonometric equations are solved.
Variable substitution and substitution method
Solving trigonometric equations through factorization
Reduction to a homogeneous equation
Solving equations, through the transition to a half angle
Introduction of an auxiliary angle
Solve the equation 2cos 2 (x + /6) - 3sin( /3 - x) +1 = 0
Using the reduction formulas we get:
2cos 2 (x + /6) – 3cos(x + /6) +1 = 0
Let's replace cos(x + /6) with y for simplicity and get the usual quadratic equation:
2y 2 – 3y + 1 + 0
The roots of which y 1 = 1, y 2 = 1/2
Now let's go backwards
We substitute the found values of y and get two answers:
How to solve the equation sin x + cos x = 1 ?
Let's move everything to the left so that 0 remains on the right:
sin x + cos x - 1 = 0
We use the above identities to simplify the equation:
sin x - 2 sin 2 (x/2) = 0
Let's do the factorization:
2sin(x/2) * cos(x/2) - 2 sin 2 (x/2) = 0
2sin(x/2) * = 0
We get two equations
An equation is homogeneous with respect to sine and cosine if all its terms with respect to sine and cosine are of the same degree of the same angle. To solve a homogeneous equation, proceed as follows:
a) transfer all its members to the left side;
b) put all common factors out of brackets;
c) equate all factors and brackets to 0;
d) in brackets, a homogeneous equation of a lesser degree is obtained, which, in turn, is divided by a sine or cosine to a higher degree;
e) solve the resulting equation for tg.
Solve the equation 3sin 2 x + 4 sin x cos x + 5 cos 2 x = 2
Let's use the formula sin 2 x + cos 2 x = 1 and get rid of the open two on the right:
3sin 2 x + 4 sin x cos x + 5 cos x = 2sin 2 x + 2 cos 2 x
sin 2 x + 4 sin x cos x + 3 cos 2 x = 0
Divide by cosx:
tg 2 x + 4 tg x + 3 = 0
We replace tg x with y and get a quadratic equation:
y 2 + 4y +3 = 0 whose roots are y 1 =1, y 2 = 3
From here we find two solutions to the original equation:
x 2 \u003d arctg 3 + k
Solve the equation 3sin x - 5cos x = 7
Let's move on to x/2:
6sin(x/2) * cos(x/2) – 5cos 2 (x/2) + 5sin 2 (x/2) = 7sin 2 (x/2) + 7cos 2 (x/2)
Shifting everything to the left:
2sin 2 (x/2) - 6sin(x/2) * cos(x/2) + 12cos 2 (x/2) = 0
Divide by cos(x/2):
tg 2 (x/2) – 3tg(x/2) + 6 = 0
For consideration, let's take an equation of the form: a sin x + b cos x \u003d c,
where a, b, c are some arbitrary coefficients and x is an unknown.
Divide both sides of the equation by:
Now the coefficients of the equation, according to trigonometric formulas, have the properties of sin and cos, namely: their modulus is not more than 1 and the sum of squares = 1. Let us denote them respectively as cos and sin, where is the so-called auxiliary angle. Then the equation will take the form:
cos * sin x + sin * cos x \u003d C
or sin(x + ) = C
The solution to this simple trigonometric equation is
x \u003d (-1) k * arcsin C - + k, where
It should be noted that the designations cos and sin are interchangeable.
Solve the equation sin 3x - cos 3x = 1
In this equation, the coefficients are:
a \u003d, b \u003d -1, so we divide both parts by \u003d 2
When solving many math problems , especially those that occur before grade 10, the order of actions performed that will lead to the goal is clearly defined. Such tasks include, for example, linear and quadratic equations, linear and quadratic inequalities, fractional equations and equations that reduce to quadratic. The principle of successful solution of each of the mentioned tasks is as follows: it is necessary to establish what type of task is being solved, remember the necessary sequence of actions that will lead to the desired result, i.e. answer and follow these steps.
Obviously, success or failure in solving a particular problem depends mainly on how correctly the type of the equation being solved is determined, how correctly the sequence of all stages of its solution is reproduced. Of course, in this case, it is necessary to have the skills to perform identical transformations and calculations.
A different situation occurs with trigonometric equations. It is not difficult to establish the fact that the equation is trigonometric. Difficulties arise when determining the sequence of actions that would lead to the correct answer.
By appearance equations sometimes it is difficult to determine its type. And without knowing the type of equation, it is almost impossible to choose the right one from several dozen trigonometric formulas.
To solve the trigonometric equation, we must try:
1. bring all the functions included in the equation to "the same angles";
2. bring the equation to "the same functions";
3. factorize the left side of the equation, etc.
Consider basic methods for solving trigonometric equations.
I. Reduction to the simplest trigonometric equations
Solution scheme
Step 1. express trigonometric function through known components.
Step 2 Find function argument using formulas:
cos x = a; x = ±arccos a + 2πn, n ЄZ.
sin x = a; x \u003d (-1) n arcsin a + πn, n Є Z.
tan x = a; x \u003d arctg a + πn, n Є Z.
ctg x = a; x \u003d arcctg a + πn, n Є Z.
Step 3 Find an unknown variable.
Example.
2 cos(3x – π/4) = -√2.
Decision.
1) cos(3x - π/4) = -√2/2.
2) 3x – π/4 = ±(π – π/4) + 2πn, n Є Z;
3x – π/4 = ±3π/4 + 2πn, n Є Z.
3) 3x = ±3π/4 + π/4 + 2πn, n Є Z;
x = ±3π/12 + π/12 + 2πn/3, n Є Z;
x = ±π/4 + π/12 + 2πn/3, n Є Z.
Answer: ±π/4 + π/12 + 2πn/3, n Є Z.
II. Variable substitution
Solution scheme
Step 1. Bring the equation to an algebraic form with respect to one of the trigonometric functions.
Step 2 Denote the resulting function by the variable t (if necessary, introduce restrictions on t).
Step 3 Write down and solve the resulting algebraic equation.
Step 4 Make a reverse substitution.
Step 5 Solve the simplest trigonometric equation.
Example.
2cos 2 (x/2) - 5sin (x/2) - 5 = 0.
Decision.
1) 2(1 - sin 2 (x/2)) - 5sin (x/2) - 5 = 0;
2sin 2(x/2) + 5sin(x/2) + 3 = 0.
2) Let sin (x/2) = t, where |t| ≤ 1.
3) 2t 2 + 5t + 3 = 0;
t = 1 or e = -3/2 does not satisfy the condition |t| ≤ 1.
4) sin (x/2) = 1.
5) x/2 = π/2 + 2πn, n Є Z;
x = π + 4πn, n Є Z.
Answer: x = π + 4πn, n Є Z.
III. Equation order reduction method
Solution scheme
Step 1. Replace this equation with a linear one using the power reduction formulas:
sin 2 x \u003d 1/2 (1 - cos 2x);
cos 2 x = 1/2 (1 + cos 2x);
tan 2 x = (1 - cos 2x) / (1 + cos 2x).
Step 2 Solve the resulting equation using methods I and II.
Example.
cos2x + cos2x = 5/4.
Decision.
1) cos 2x + 1/2 (1 + cos 2x) = 5/4.
2) cos 2x + 1/2 + 1/2 cos 2x = 5/4;
3/2 cos 2x = 3/4;
2x = ±π/3 + 2πn, n Є Z;
x = ±π/6 + πn, n Є Z.
Answer: x = ±π/6 + πn, n Є Z.
IV. Homogeneous equations
Solution scheme
Step 1. Bring this equation to the form
a) a sin x + b cos x = 0 (homogeneous equation of the first degree)
or to the view
b) a sin 2 x + b sin x cos x + c cos 2 x = 0 (homogeneous equation of the second degree).
Step 2 Divide both sides of the equation by
a) cos x ≠ 0;
b) cos 2 x ≠ 0;
and get the equation for tg x:
a) a tg x + b = 0;
b) a tg 2 x + b arctg x + c = 0.
Step 3 Solve the equation using known methods.
Example.
5sin 2 x + 3sin x cos x - 4 = 0.
Decision.
1) 5sin 2 x + 3sin x cos x – 4(sin 2 x + cos 2 x) = 0;
5sin 2 x + 3sin x cos x – 4sin² x – 4cos 2 x = 0;
sin 2 x + 3sin x cos x - 4cos 2 x \u003d 0 / cos 2 x ≠ 0.
2) tg 2 x + 3tg x - 4 = 0.
3) Let tg x = t, then
t 2 + 3t - 4 = 0;
t = 1 or t = -4, so
tg x = 1 or tg x = -4.
From the first equation x = π/4 + πn, n Є Z; from the second equation x = -arctg 4 + πk, k Є Z.
Answer: x = π/4 + πn, n Є Z; x \u003d -arctg 4 + πk, k Є Z.
V. Method for transforming an equation using trigonometric formulas
Solution scheme
Step 1. Using all kinds of trigonometric formulas, bring this equation to an equation that can be solved by methods I, II, III, IV.
Step 2 Solve the resulting equation using known methods.
Example.
sinx + sin2x + sin3x = 0.
Decision.
1) (sin x + sin 3x) + sin 2x = 0;
2sin 2x cos x + sin 2x = 0.
2) sin 2x (2cos x + 1) = 0;
sin 2x = 0 or 2cos x + 1 = 0;
From the first equation 2x = π/2 + πn, n Є Z; from the second equation cos x = -1/2.
We have x = π/4 + πn/2, n Є Z; from the second equation x = ±(π – π/3) + 2πk, k Є Z.
As a result, x \u003d π / 4 + πn / 2, n Є Z; x = ±2π/3 + 2πk, k Є Z.
Answer: x \u003d π / 4 + πn / 2, n Є Z; x = ±2π/3 + 2πk, k Є Z.
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