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Classify the number of distinct solutions for every real k. Explain the exceptional role of k=0 in this closed interval.

Read the idea, work independently, then explain what changed.

TOPIC 01

Complete trigonometric solution sets

Solve a transformed angle, recover every branch and intersect the original interval.

What you will be able to explain

  • Retain all angle branches and periodic copies in the requested interval.
  • Detect lost solutions from division and extraneous solutions from squaring.

Try it. Leave your reasoning visible.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

Examples 1–3: study a full demonstration; finish a solution from its first step; then choose a method independently before opening the solution. The remaining exercises may continue after class.

01 / Transfer#Your turn

Classify the number of distinct solutions for every real k. Explain the exceptional role of k=0 in this closed interval.

sin⁡x=k,0≤x≤2π\sin x=k,\quad0\le x\le2\pi
  • Radians; interval closed at both ends.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Scope: JM01 / JM02

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
Combine the sine range with endpoint inclusion.
Hint 2
Interior nonextreme heights cross twice; zero includes both endpoints.
Worked solution
  1. Classify impossible and extremal levels.

    ∣k∣>1:0;∣k∣=1:1|k|>1:0;\quad |k|=1:1
  2. Treat ordinary levels and the duplicated endpoint height.

    0<∣k∣<1:2;k=0:30<|k|<1:2;\quad k=0:3

Counts: 0,1,2,3 under the stated four cases.

Checks and common pitfalls: The endpoints are coterminal but distinct real inputs, so both count at zero.

Reasoning checklist · self / teacher assessment
  • Classify impossible and extremal levels.
  • Treat ordinary levels and the duplicated endpoint height.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Focus on one question

Teacher preparation and assessment

40-minute lesson

MinutesFocusTeaching and student action
5Branch diagnosisUse diagnostics to distinguish principal values and transformed intervals.
8Build solution setsMark equal-height points and periodic copies before filtering.
10Audit operationsPairs contrast safe division in sin x=cos x with lost roots in sin 2x=cos x.
12Classify and modelGroups classify parameter root counts and translate the wheel threshold.
5Exit completenessRequire a complete set and a reason no other branch fits.

Question sequence

  • What interval does the transformed angle actually traverse?
  • Did this operation lose or add candidates?

Board development

  • Preserve factor branches.
    cos⁡x(2sin⁡x−1)=0\cos x(2\sin x-1)=0
  • Map an angle interval back to time.
    π/6<πt/4<5π/6\pi/6<\pi t/4<5\pi/6

Expected correct and incorrect responses

  • “Both endpoints count because they are different real x-values” correctly handles k=0.
  • “Divide by cosine immediately” risks losing valid zero-factor solutions.

Follow-up questions

  • Why does substituting all found roots not prove that none were missed?

Remediation

  • For missing branches, draw the horizontal value line before invoking inverse trigonometry.
  • For transformed-interval errors, put x bounds and angle bounds in separate columns.

Exit check

  • Solve cos 2x=1 for 0≤x≤2π. Expected 0,π,2π with closed endpoints.

Assessment checklist and sample responses

  • 2 marks: branch and domain completeness.
    Full: four roots for sin 2x=1/2 on [0°,360°); partial: first two only.
  • 2 marks: validate nonreversible steps.
    Full: reject positive-sine roots after squaring; partial: accept all four squared-equation roots.

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