SOLUTION: the least value of 2sin squared theta + 2cos squared theta

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Question 830698: the least value of 2sin squared theta + 2cos squared theta
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Factor out the GCF 2


2%2Asin%5E2%28theta%29+%2B+2%2Acos%5E2%28theta%29+=+2%281%29 Use the Pythagorean Theorem Identity


2%2Asin%5E2%28theta%29+%2B+2%2Acos%5E2%28theta%29+=+2 Multiply