Solve $\sin^2 x-1=0$ for $0^\circ\le x\le360^\circ$

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I am new to this so I don't know how to type the exponent. Basically, I have to solve for $x$ for the following equation

$$\sin^2 x-1=0.$$

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Hint: Let's say that $y=\sin(x)$. What does the value of $y$ have to be in order to satisfy your equation?

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HINT: $$\sin^2x-1=(\sin x-1)(\sin x+1).$$

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$$\sin^2x=1\iff\cos2x=1-2\sin^2x=-1=\cos180^\circ$$

$$\iff2x=(2n+1)180^\circ\iff x=(2n+1)90^\circ$$ where $n$ is any integer

Find suitable values of $n$ from the given condition