(-3,5)
X coordinate becomes negative
3b+2(b-1) = 8
3b+2b-2 = 8
5b = 8+2
5b = 10
b = 2
Answer:
1
Step-by-step explanation:
First, convert all the secants and cosecants to cosine and sine, respectively. Recall that
and
.
Thus:


Let's do the first part first: (Recall how to divide fractions)

For the second term:

So, all together: (same denominator; combine terms)

Note the numerator; it can be derived from the Pythagorean Identity:

Thus, we can substitute the numerator:

Everything simplifies to 1.
24 + 3x = 3x + 3(7 - 1)
Eliminate the parentheses: 24 + 3x = 3x + 3(6)
24 + 3x = 3x + 18
Subtract 3x from each side: <em>24 = 18</em>
Look at that for a second. Can ANY value of 'x' make 24 equal to 18 ?
I don't think so.
There's NO number that makes the equation a true statement.
That's just another way to say: "The equation has NO solution."