1. Solving Trigonometric Equations
Dr. Barry Shildneck

2. Basic Trig Equations
Solve for the trig function (Isolate each trig function in the problem).
Ask yourself, “For what angle(s) (between 0 and 2π does this function have this value?”
Write those answers down.
Find the pattern of solutions as you rotate around the unit circle, if you need the “general” solution.

3. Example 1
Solve the equation.

4. Solve the equation on [0, 2π).
Example 2
Solve the equation on [0, 2π).

5. Example 3
Solve the equation.

6. Example 4
Solve the equation.

7. Example 5
Solve the equation.

8. Basic Quadratic Trig Equations
Begin by solving just like you would any general quadratic (but for the trig functions) This means set equal to zero and FACTOR!
Set each factor equal to zero and solve each equation.
Write all of your answers down.
Find the pattern of solutions as you rotate around the unit circle, if you need the “general” solution.

9. Solve the equation on [0, 2π).
Example 6
Solve the equation on [0, 2π).

10. Example 7
Solve the equation.

11. Example 8
Solve the equation on [0, 2π).
IDEAS?

12. Assignment
Alternate Text
P. 376 #3-56(m3)