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can you please explain how to answer the following:
x^2 + 2sinx = 2
Hi Rico,
The only way I know to solve this is graphically.
There are some good online graphers which you can use (just search under something like "online graphers"), or its easier if you have a graphing calculator like a TI-83 or 84.
Just plot Y1 = x^2 + 2*sin x and Y2 = 2 and find the points of intersection.
I got x = -1.962 and 0.775
I hope this is what you needed.
Steve
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