Question #72dcf

1 Answer
May 18, 2017

x = 74^@14 + k360^@
x = - 51^@52 + k360^@

Explanation:

cos x + (0.2)sin x = 0.466
Call t the arc that tan t = 0.20 --> t = 11^@31 --> cos t = 0.98
cos x + ((sin t)/(cos t))sin x = 0.466
cos x.cos t + sin t.cos x = (0.466)cos t = (0.466)(0.98) = 0.457
Use trig identity:
cos (x - t) = cos x.cos t - sin t.sin x
In this case:
cos (x - 11.31) = 0.457 = cos 62^@83
x - 11.31 = +- 62.83

a. x - 11.31 = 62.83 --> x = 63.83 + 11/31 = 74^@14
b. x - 11.31 = - 62.83
x = 11.31 - 62.83 = - 51^@52
General answers:
x = 74^@14 + k360^@
x = -51^@52 + k360^@