SOLUTION: Hi, I don't understand this problem: Solve sinx=x+1. i got as far as moving everything to one side and now i'm stuck. please help!

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Question 55089: Hi,
I don't understand this problem: Solve sinx=x+1. i got as far as moving everything to one side and now i'm stuck. please help!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One way to find "x" is to graph
y=sinx and y=x+1 using a graphing
calculator, and then find the
point of intersection.
You have to put your calculator
into radian mode to get a meaningful
answer.
I get an answer of -1.9345632146...
Cheers,
Stan H.