Solve a Trigonometric Function by Squaring Both Sides

Practice Questions

Trigonometry › Solve a Trigonometric Function by Squaring Both Sides

Questions

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1

Solve the following equation by squaring both sides: $1 + cot(\theta) = csc(\theta)$

2

Solve the following equation by squaring both sides: $cos(\theta) + sin(\theta) = 1$

3

Solve the following equation by squaring both sides: $\sqrt{5}sin(\theta) +cos(\theta) = 1$ .

4

Which of the following is the main purpose of squaring both sides of a trigonometric equation?

5

Solve the following equation by squaring both sides: $tan(\theta) + 1 = sec(\theta)$

6

Solve the following equation by squaring both sides: $-\sqrt{3} + tan(\theta) = sec(\theta)$

7

True or False: All solutions found from squaring both sides of a trigonometric function are valid should be given as a final answer.

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True or False: You should always solve for a trigonometric equation by squaring both sides. This will always be the most efficient method.

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