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OpenStudy (anonymous):

cos^-1 sqrt 2/2 exact value

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It is read as follows: The angle whose cosine is sqrt(2)/2

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

what theta give you root(2)/2?

OpenStudy (kira_yamato):

π/4 or 45˚

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

there will be two in 0 to 2pi

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

and -pi/4

OpenStudy (kira_yamato):

In general, 2πn ± π/4

OpenStudy (kira_yamato):

Where n is integer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Keep in mind that arccos (or cos inverse) is defined only from 0 to pi Arcsin and Arctan are defined from -pi/2 to pi/2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so pi/4 is your only answer

OpenStudy (kira_yamato):

Oh ya... Thx

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

lol strange

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh, give him some credit. It's his first question. Probably trying to figure out where to post. Keep on keepin' on!

OpenStudy (kira_yamato):

But if the question is cos x = sqrt(2)/2 then the answer is 2πn±π/4 right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Kira, that might be the case. I try not to recall those fancy formulas. Instead, I learn the fundamentals, such as where inverse trig functions are defined. That will be invaluable--it has for me up through Cal 2.

OpenStudy (kira_yamato):

Ok thx

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