Supposing that you need to solve for x the equation `sqrt3*cos x - sin x = 0` , it is indicated to divide the equation both sides by `cos x` or by `sin x` .
Selecting the option to divide the equation by `cos x` yields:
`sqrt 3 - sin...
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Supposing that you need to solve for x the equation `sqrt3*cos x - sin x = 0` , it is indicated to divide the equation both sides by `cos x` or by `sin x` .
Selecting the option to divide the equation by `cos x` yields:
`sqrt 3 - sin x/cos x = 0`
Using the trigonometric identity `sin x/cos x = tan x` yields:
`sqrt 3 - tan x = 0 => tan x = sqrt 3`
`x = tan^(-1)sqrt 3 + n*pi`
`x = pi/3 + n*pi`
Hence, evaluating the general solution to the given equation, yields `x = pi/3 + n*pi` .
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