Arcsin Equation 0C1E06
1. **State the problem:** Solve the equation $$2 \arcsin(x^2 - 3x + 1) + \pi = 0$$ and find the sum of all values of $x$ that satisfy it.
2. **Isolate the arcsin term:**
$$2 \arcsin(x^2 - 3x + 1) = -\pi$$
Divide both sides by 2:
$$\arcsin(x^2 - 3x + 1) = -\frac{\pi}{2}$$
3. **Recall the range and values of arcsin:**
The function $\arcsin(y)$ has range $[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}]$ and is defined for $y \in [-1,1]$.
4. **Evaluate the arcsin equation:**
$$\arcsin(z) = -\frac{\pi}{2} \implies z = \sin\left(-\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = -1$$
where $z = x^2 - 3x + 1$.
5. **Set up the quadratic equation:**
$$x^2 - 3x + 1 = -1$$
Simplify:
$$x^2 - 3x + 2 = 0$$
6. **Solve the quadratic:**
Factor:
$$(x - 1)(x - 2) = 0$$
So,
$$x = 1 \quad \text{or} \quad x = 2$$
7. **Check domain of arcsin argument:**
For $x=1$,
$$1^2 - 3(1) + 1 = 1 - 3 + 1 = -1$$ which is in $[-1,1]$.
For $x=2$,
$$2^2 - 3(2) + 1 = 4 - 6 + 1 = -1$$ which is also in $[-1,1]$.
Both values are valid.
8. **Find the sum of all values:**
$$1 + 2 = 3$$
**Final answer:** The sum of all values of $x$ satisfying the equation is **3**.