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$\sqrt{2} \sin ^{2} x+\cos x=0$
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We can rewrite $\sin ^{2} x$ as $1 - \cos^2 x$ using the Pythagorean identity. This gives us the equation $\sqrt{2}(1 - \cos^2 x) + \cos x = 0$. Show more…
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