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Trigonometry Examples
Step 1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 2
Take the specified root of both sides of the equation to eliminate the exponent on the left side.
Step 3
Step 3.1
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, where and .
Step 3.2
Simplify.
Step 3.2.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.2.2
Multiply .
Step 3.2.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 3.2.2.2
Multiply by .
Step 4
Step 4.1
First, use the positive value of the to find the first solution.
Step 4.2
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 4.3
Next, use the negative value of the to find the second solution.
Step 4.4
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 4.5
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.