Solve the multiple–angle sine equation .

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · A Level · Mathematics · Trigonometry · Trigonometry

Problem

Solve the multiple–angle sine equation sin⁡3x=12\sin 3x = \dfrac{1}{2}. (i) Obtain the general solution for 3x3x that satisfies sin⁡3x=12\sin 3x = \dfrac{1}{2}. (ii) Hence, derive the general solution for xx. (iii) List all solutions of xx that lie in the interval [0, 2π)[0,\,2\pi).

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