How does solving algebraic equations compare to solving trigonometric equations?

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anonymous · Answer

They both are solved using algebra?

anonymous · Answer

Do you want a contrast in addition to the comparison?
Trigonometric functions are periodic, so it's possible to have an infinite set of periodic solutions.

anonymous · Answer

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you know c^2 = a^2 + b^2

you know sin theta = b/c  and cos theta =a/c

you (perhaps) know that sin^2 theta + cos^2 theta = 1

From this you can see that they are often 2 sides of the same coin

anonymous · Answer

Oops got this backwards

you know sin theta = a/c  and cos theta =b/c