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If sin(2x) = 2/3, then find sin(x)^6 + cos(x)^6.

 Aug 5, 2022

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Use the sum of cubes factorization to get:

Suppose that sin x = x and cos x = y.

 

x^6 + y^6 = (x^2 + y^2)((x^2 + y^2)^2 - 3x^2y^2)

 

x^2 + y^2 = 1 as sin^2 x + cos^2 x is always one by the pythagorean identity.

 

By sin(2x) = 2/3, we can find that 2sin(x)cos(x) = 2/3

Leaving us with xy = 1/3 which finally gives us x^2y^2 = 1/9

 

Substituing all values, we result in:

 

(1)(2/3) = \(\boxed{\frac23}\)

 Aug 5, 2022
 #1
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Best Answer

Use the sum of cubes factorization to get:

Suppose that sin x = x and cos x = y.

 

x^6 + y^6 = (x^2 + y^2)((x^2 + y^2)^2 - 3x^2y^2)

 

x^2 + y^2 = 1 as sin^2 x + cos^2 x is always one by the pythagorean identity.

 

By sin(2x) = 2/3, we can find that 2sin(x)cos(x) = 2/3

Leaving us with xy = 1/3 which finally gives us x^2y^2 = 1/9

 

Substituing all values, we result in:

 

(1)(2/3) = \(\boxed{\frac23}\)

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