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csc^2 θ − 4 = 0 find all solutions to the given equation

User Doan Bui
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I am replacing θ with A, so don't get confused


csc^(2) A-4=0


csc^(2) A- 2^(2) =0


(cscA+2)(cscA-2)=0

Using zero product property:
EITHER

cscA+2=0

cscA=-2

A = -30°

OR

cscA-2=0

cscA=2

A=30°




User Phalteman
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csec^2\beta-4=0 \\\\ (csec\beta-2)(csec\beta+2)=0 \\\\\\ \#1 \\\\ csec\beta-2=0 \\\\ csec\beta=2 \\\\ \boxed{\beta=-1.099} \\\\\\ \#2 \\\\\ csec\beta+2=0 \\\\ csec\beta=-2 \\\\ \boxed{\beta=1.099}
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