SOLUTION: 2sin(x+17)=root 3 x is between 180 deg. - 270 deg. inclusive

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Question 864742: 2sin(x+17)=root 3 x is between 180 deg. - 270 deg. inclusive
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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2sin(x+17)=root 3 x is between 180 deg. - 270 deg. inclusive
sin(x+17) = sqrt(3)/2
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Since sin is positive the angle must be in Q1 or QII
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x+17 = 60 or x+17 = 120 degrees
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x = 43 or x = 103
Note: Neither of these angles is between 180 and 270.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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