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0580/22 May/Jun 2023, Question 21: Trigonometric Graphs and Equations

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 22 (Extended) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Solve 5 sin x = −3 for x between 0° and 360°, giving all solutions in the range.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1sin x = −3/5 = −0.6
  2. 2sin⁻¹(0.6) = 36.86…°
  3. 3x = 180 + 36.86… = 216.86… ≈ 216.9
  4. 4x = 360 − 36.86… = 323.13… ≈ 323.1

Answer216.9 or 216.86 to 216.87, 323.1 or 323.13…

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