We can begin by factoring the equation:
2sinØcosØ + √3cosØ = 0
cosØ(2sinØ + √3) = 0
This equation is satisfied when either:
cosØ = 0 or 2sinØ + √3 = 0
When cosØ = 0, it means that Ø is either π/2 or 3π/2 (since 0 ≤ Ø ≤ 2π).
When 2sinØ + √3 = 0, we can solve for Ø:
2sinØ = -√3
sinØ = -√3/2
This is possible only in the third and fourth quadrants (where sin is negative). Therefore, possible solutions for Ø are:
Ø = 4π/3 or 5π/3
Putting all the solutions together, we get:
Ø = π/2, 3π/2, 4π/3, or 5π/3.
What values for Ø (0≤Ø≤2π) satisfy the equation? 2 sin Ø cos Ø + √3 cos Ø=0
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is that correct
Yes, that is correct.