Systematically solving trigonometric equations

1 · John Cook · Nov. 5, 2022, 11:41 p.m.
Students are asked to solve trigonometric equations shortly after learning what sine and cosine are. By some combination of persistence and luck they may be able to find a solution. After proudly presenting the solution to a teacher, the teacher may ask “Is that the only solution?” A candid student would respond by saying “How […] The post Systematically solving trigonometric equations first appeared on John D. Cook....