SOLUTION: solve the equation 2sin^2(x -30) = cos 60 for (-180 > x > 180)

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Question 1102186: solve the equation
2sin^2(x -30) = cos 60 for (-180 > x > 180)

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the equation
2sin^2(x -30) = cos 60 for (-180 > x > 180)
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2sin^2(x-30) = 1/2
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sin^2(x-30) = 1/4
sin(x-30) = 1/2 or sin(x-30) = -1/2
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x-30 = 30
x = 60
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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