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Simplify the expression 125 − 5x2 as much as possible after substituting 5 sin(θ) for x. (Assume 0° < θ < 90°.)

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125 - 5x² = 0 when x = 5 sin θ

⇒ 125 - 5(5 sinθ)²

⇒ 125 - 5(25 sin²θ)

⇒ 125 - 125 sin²θ

⇒ 125(1 - sin²θ)

⇒ 125(1 - sinθ)(1 + sinθ) This is simplified

Solving for θ:

⇒ (1 - sinθ)(1 + sinθ) = 0

⇒ (1 - sinθ) = 0 (1 + sinθ) = 0

⇒ sinθ = 0 sinθ = -1

θ = 0° θ = 180°

Since neither value satisifies 0° < θ < 90° there is no solution


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