jitender lakhanpal
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To solve the equation sin(4x) + sin(2x) - sin(6x) = 0, we can start by utilizing trigonometric identities to simplify the equation. One effective approach is to express the sine functions in terms of a common angle or to use sum-to-product identities.
Rearranging the Equation
Let’s first rewrite the equation for clarity:
sin(4x) + sin(2x) = sin(6x)
Using the Sum-to-Product Identities
We can use the sum-to-product identities for sine, which state:
- sin(a) + sin(b) = 2 sin((a + b)/2) cos((a - b)/2)
Applying this identity to sin(4x) + sin(2x), we have:
- a = 4x, b = 2x
- sin(4x) + sin(2x) = 2 sin((4x + 2x)/2) cos((4x - 2x)/2)
- sin(4x) + sin(2x) = 2 sin(3x) cos(x)
Substituting Back into the Equation
Now we can substitute this back into our rearranged equation:
2 sin(3x) cos(x) = sin(6x)
Expressing sin(6x)
Next, we can express sin(6x) using the double angle identity:
- sin(6x) = 2 sin(3x) cos(3x)
Setting the Equation
Now we can rewrite our equation:
2 sin(3x) cos(x) = 2 sin(3x) cos(3x)
Dividing both sides by 2 (assuming sin(3x) ≠ 0):
sin(3x) cos(x) = sin(3x) cos(3x)
Factoring Out sin(3x)
This gives us two cases to consider:
- Case 1: sin(3x) = 0
- Case 2: cos(x) = cos(3x)
Solving Case 1
For the first case, sin(3x) = 0, we find:
3x = nπ, where n is an integer.
Thus, x = nπ/3.
Solving Case 2
In the second case, cos(x) = cos(3x). This leads us to the general solutions:
- x = 3x + 2kπ or x = -3x + 2kπ, where k is an integer.
Simplifying the Cases
From the first equation:
2x = 2kπ, leading to x = kπ.
From the second equation:
4x = 2kπ, leading to x = kπ/2.
Summary of Solutions
Combining both cases, we find that:
- x = nπ/3 (from Case 1)
- x = kπ (from Case 2)
- x = kπ/2 (from Case 2)
In conclusion, the solutions to the equation sin(4x) + sin(2x) - sin(6x) = 0 are given by the values of x that can be represented as nπ/3, kπ, or kπ/2 for integers n and k. This provides a comprehensive set of angles at which the original equation holds true.