Asked by Anonymous
Solve this multiple-angle equation.
cos x/2 = -(sqrt3)/2
cos x/2 = -(sqrt3)/2
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Answered by
Steve
well, you know that cos π/6 = √3/2
So, with the negative value, you have
x/2 = 5π/6 or 7π/6
So, with the negative value, you have
x/2 = 5π/6 or 7π/6
Answered by
Anonymous
So the solutions are also 5π/6 + 2npi and 7π/6 2npi, right?
Answered by
Steve
nope. cos(x/2) has period 4π
Answered by
Steve
also, note that x/2 = 5π/6. So, x = 5π/3.
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