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Solve the multiple-angle equation. $$2 \sin \frac{x}{2}+\sqrt{3}=0$$

Short Answer

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The solutions to the equation are \(x = 2\pi/3\) and \(x = 4\pi/3\).

Step by step solution

01

Isolate the Sine Function

To begin, isolate the sine function by subtracting \(\sqrt{3}\) from both sides:\[2 \sin \frac{x}{2} = -\sqrt{3}\]
02

Simplifying Equation

Next, divide both sides of the equation by 2 to further isolate the \(\sin\) term:\[\sin \frac{x}{2} = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\]
03

Use Trigonometric Knowledge

Identify the values of \(x/2\) for which \(\sin(x/2) = -\sqrt{3}/2\). Recall from the unit circle that the values of \(\sin \theta = -\sqrt{3}/2\) are at \(\theta = 4\pi/3\) and \(\theta = 5\pi/3\). Here \(\theta = x/2\). Therefore, \(x/2 = 4\pi/3\) and \(x/2 = 5\pi/3 \). Multiply by 2 to solve for x.
04

Solve for x

Upon multiplying by 2, we get \(x = 8\pi/3\) and \(x = 10\pi/3\). However, these values are not in the domain \(-2\pi \leq x \leq 2\pi\). So, find an equivalent angle by subtracting \(2\pi\). So, our solutions are \(x = 8\pi/3 - 2\pi = 2\pi/3\) and \(x = 10\pi/3 - 2\pi = 4\pi/3\).

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