Simplify the equation algebraically as much as possible Then
Simplify the equation algebraically as much as possible. Then use a calculator to find the solutions on the interval [0, 2). (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. Round your answers to four decimal places.) csc2(x) 4 csc(x) 5 = 0
Solution
csc^2(x) 4 csc(x) 5 = 0
Let csc(x) = y
then y^2 - 4y - 5 = 0
y = 5, -1
Now y = csc x = 5 ==========> x = 11.54, 168.46
and y = csc x = -1 ==========> x = -90, 270
