Transform the system of trigonometric equations

In summary, the conversation discusses the process of extracting variables l and L from a system of equations by eliminating arctans and using a ratio. It is confirmed that this is not a homework problem and the person will attempt to follow the steps provided.
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How to extract l and L from the following system of equations:

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Please confirm that this is not a homework problem.
First step is to get rid of the arctans in the obvious way. Then taking the ratio you can get an equation relating tan l to sin L. You can use that to eliminate one of them from one of the equations.
 
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haruspex said:
Please confirm that this is not a homework problem.
First step is to get rid of the arctans in the obvious way. Then taking the ratio you can get an equation relating tan l to sin L. You can use that to eliminate one of them from one of the equations.
No, it is not a homework.
 
  • #4
Rmax said:
No, it is not a homework.
Ok, so can you follow the steps I posted?
 
  • #5
haruspex said:
Ok, so can you follow the steps I posted?
I'll definitely try, thank you!
 

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1. What is the purpose of transforming the system of trigonometric equations?

The purpose of transforming the system of trigonometric equations is to simplify and solve the equations in a more efficient manner. By transforming the equations, we can often eliminate variables or make the equations more suitable for certain methods of solving.

2. What are the different methods of transforming trigonometric equations?

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