To determine the angles that satisfy the equation sin(x)=−0.5, we can utilize the properties of the unit circle and the sine function.
First, it’s important to remember that the sine function is periodic, with a period of 360∘ (or 2π radians). This periodicity implies that the sine of an angle will repeat every 360∘. Additionally, the sine function exhibits symmetry about 180∘ (or π radians), which aids in identifying all possible solutions.
On the unit circle, the sine of an angle equals −0.5 at specific locations. The primary angle where sin(x)=−0.5 is at 210∘ (or 67π radians) in the third quadrant. Another angle where sin(x)=−0.5 occurs at 330∘ (or 611π radians) in the fourth quadrant. These two angles represent the principal solutions within one complete cycle of 360∘.
To find all possible solutions, we can leverage the periodic nature of the sine function. For any integer k, the general solutions can be expressed as:
x=210∘+360∘korx=330∘+360∘k(in degrees)or, equivalently,
x=67π+2πkorx=611π+2πk(in radians).In these equations, k represents any integer, which accounts for the infinite number of cycles the sine function can undergo. By adding multiples of 360∘ (or 2π radians), we can identify all angles that satisfy the equation sin(x)=−0.5.
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