SOLUTION: describe the difference between solving trigonometric identities and solving trigonometric equations?

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Question 536941: describe the difference between solving trigonometric identities and solving trigonometric equations?
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describe the difference between solving trigonometric identities and solving trigonometric equations?
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Identities are not solved. Equations are solved.
An identity is a relationship that is true for all angles.
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Equations are solved to find for what angle(s) they are true.