SOLUTION: 2sinx=-7cosx would be???

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Question 1027990: 2sinx=-7cosx would be???
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Fombitz:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2sinx=-7cosx would be???
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It would be an equation.
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If you want to solve for x:
2sinx=-7cosx
sin/cos = -7/2 = -3.5
tan(x) = -3.5
x =~ -74.05 degs
--> x = 105.95 + n*180 degs, n = any integer

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It would be an equation.
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sin%28x%29%2Fcos%28x%29=-7%2F2
tan%28x%29=-7%2F2
x=tan%5E%28-1%29%28-7%2F2%29
Use a calculator to find the two solutions in (0,2pi).