\chapter{Analytic trigonometry} \section{Trig equations II}
Check your understanding
Answer the questions. \begin{enumerate} \item Suppose that we solved an equation that involves \(\sin \theta\) and we found that \(4\pi/3\) and \(5\pi/3\) are the solutions in the interval \([0,2\pi]\). What are all the possible solutions of the equation, without any interval restrictions? \item Suppose we need to find all the solutions of the equation \(\tan \theta= a\), where \(a\) is a positive number. The tangent function is positive in Q1 and Q3. Is it necessary for us to find a solution in both quadrants? \item When solving an equation of the form \(a\sin^2\theta+b\cos \theta +c=0\), what should the first step be? \item When solving an equation such as \(\cos(2x) +a\sin x=0\), which double angle identity would you use? \item Suppose we solved an equation for \(\tan\theta\) and found that the only solution in \([0,\pi]\) is \(\pi/3\). What are all the solutions of the same equation for \(\tan(5\theta)\)? \end{enumerate}
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