Q. Solve \( \arcsin\left(\frac{x}{3} + 5\right) = \arcsin\left(2x + 30\right) \).

Answer

Since arcsin is injective on its domain, first require both expressions in [-1,1] and then equate:
\( \frac{x}{3}+5 = 2x+30 \).
Solve:
\( \frac{x}{3}-2x = 30-5 \Rightarrow \frac{x-6x}{3} = 25 \Rightarrow -\frac{5x}{3}=25 \Rightarrow x=-15. \)
Check domain:
\( \frac{-15}{3}+5=0,\; 2(-15)+30=0\), both in \([-1,1]\).

Answer: \(x=-15\).

Detailed Explanation

Solution

  1. Write the equation:
    \( \arcsin\!\left(\dfrac{x}{3}+5\right)=\arcsin(2x+30) \)
  2. Impose domain restrictions for both arcsine arguments (they must lie in \([-1,1]\)):

    For the left argument:
    \( -1 \le \dfrac{x}{3}+5 \le 1 \)
    Subtract 5 from all parts:
    \( -6 \le \dfrac{x}{3} \le -4 \)
    Multiply by 3:
    \( -18 \le x \le -12 \)

    For the right argument:
    \( -1 \le 2x+30 \le 1 \)
    Subtract 30:
    \( -31 \le 2x \le -29 \)
    Divide by 2:
    \( -\dfrac{31}{2} \le x \le -\dfrac{29}{2} \)

    The solution must satisfy both ranges, so
    \( x \in \left[-\dfrac{31}{2},-\dfrac{29}{2}\right] \) (i.e. \([-15.5,-14.5]\)).

  3. Use monotonicity of arcsine: on \([-1,1]\) the function \(\arcsin\) is strictly increasing (its derivative \(1/\sqrt{1-u^{2}}\) is positive for \(|u|<1\)). Therefore if \(\arcsin(A)=\arcsin(B)\) with \(A,B\in[-1,1]\) then \(A=B\). Set the arguments equal: \( \dfrac{x}{3}+5 = 2x+30 \)
  4. Solve the linear equation:
    Multiply both sides by 3:
    \( x+15 = 6x+90 \)
    Bring terms together:
    \( 15-90 = 6x-x \)
    \( -75 = 5x \)
    Divide by 5:
    \( x = -15 \)
  5. Verify the solution lies in the domain and satisfies the original equation:
    \( \dfrac{x}{3}+5 = \dfrac{-15}{3}+5 = -5+5 = 0 \)
    \( 2x+30 = 2(-15)+30 = -30+30 = 0 \)
    Both arguments equal 0 which is in \([-1,1]\), and \(\arcsin(0)=0\), so the equation is satisfied.
  6. Conclusion:
    The unique solution is \( \boxed{x=-15} \).
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FAQs

How do I solve \(\arcsin\left(\frac{x}{3}+5\right)=\arcsin(2x+30)\)?

Because \(\arcsin\) is injective on its range, set \(\frac{x}{3}+5=2x+30\). Solving gives \(x=-15\). Verify both sides are in \([-1,1]\); they equal 0, so \(x=-15\) is valid.

What domain constraints must I check?

Require \(-1 \le \frac{x}{3} + 5 \le 1\) and \(-1 \le 2x + 30 \le 1\). These ensure the arguments lie in the domain of \(\arcsin\).

Why can I equate the two arguments instead of using sine periodicity?

\(\arcsin\) has range \(\left[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right]\) and is strictly increasing, so \(\arcsin(u) = \arcsin(v)\) if and only if \(u=v\), no extra periodic solutions.

Could taking \(\sin\) of both sides create extraneous solutions?

If you take \(\sin\), you get \(\sin(\arcsin(u)) = \sin(\arcsin(v)) \Rightarrow u=v\) or \(u=\sin(\pi-\arcsin(v))\) in general. But because \(\arcsin\) outputs principal values, only \(u=v\) survives; so taking sine directly is safe if you enforce \(\arcsin\) range.

How do I verify x=-15 quickly?

Substitute: \(\frac{-15}{3} + 5 = 0\) and \(2(-15) + 30 = 0\), both in \([-1,1]\), and \(\arcsin(0) = 0\), so equality holds.

Are there geometric or graphical interpretations?

Are there geometric or graphical interpretations?

What if coefficients changed slightly--does the method change?

No: solve u(x)=v(x) with u,v in [-1,1]. Solve algebraically, then check domain constraints to discard any invalid roots.

Could there be no solution or infinitely many solutions in similar problems?

Possible: no solution if the equality forces arguments outside [-1,1]; infinitely many only if both sides are identical functions on an interval, which would require identical expressions and domains.
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