SOLUTION: Solve trig equation on the interval [0,2pi]: sin^2x-cos^2x=0

Algebra ->  Trigonometry-basics -> SOLUTION: Solve trig equation on the interval [0,2pi]: sin^2x-cos^2x=0      Log On


   



Question 1036995: Solve trig equation on the interval [0,2pi]:
sin^2x-cos^2x=0

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve trig equation on the interval [0,2pi]:
sin^2x-cos^2x=0
---
sin^2 - (1-sin^2) = 0
2sin^2 - 1 = 0
sin = ħsqrt(1/2)
x = pi/4, 3pi/4, 5pi/4, 7pi/4
=======================
Or,
sin^2x-cos^2x=0
(sin + cos)*(sin - cos) = 0
sin = cos
sin = -cos
Same as above