SOLUTION: solve the equation: sinx+(√3/2)=0

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Question 817541: solve the equation: sinx+(√3/2)=0
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve the equation:
sin(x)+(√3/2) = 0
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sin(x) = -sqrt(3)/2
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Reference angle is 60 degrees.
But sine is negative in QIII and QIV::
So x = 180+60 = 240 degrees
Or x = 360-60 = 300 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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