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Which of the following are solutions to the equation sinx cosx = S? Check all that apply. . 13. 51 12 . c.플 EN D. + 12

Which of the following are solutions to the equation sinx cosx = S? Check all that-example-1

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x=(\pi)/(12)+n\pi.\text{ Option D is correct.}

Explanations:

Given the trigonometry equation expressed as;


sinxcosx=(1)/(4)

We are to simplify for the value(s) of 'x"

Recall from trigonometry identity that:


\begin{gathered} Sin2x=2sinxcosx \\ sinxcosx=(sin2x)/(2) \end{gathered}

Substitute the result into the original equation to have:


\begin{gathered} (sin2x)/(2)=(1)/(4) \\ sin2x=(1)/(2) \end{gathered}

Solve for the value of "x"


\begin{gathered} 2x=sin^(-1)((1)/(2)) \\ 2x=30^0 \\ x=(30)/(2) \\ x=15 \\ x=(\pi)/(12) \\ \end{gathered}

The general solution to the given trigonometry function is:


x=(\pi)/(12)+n\pi

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