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OpenStudy (anonymous):

cos 180 = cos 30x

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

What is the only angle between 0 and 2pi whose cosine is -1?

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

Right, we'll use degrees in this one. So, cos(180) = cos(3x); do you see now?

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

Ok as in you do see, or ok as in this guy makes no sense?

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

No, we're solving for x. cos(180) = cos(3x); shouldn't both of the angle be at the same? hmmmm

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

Hmm ok as you know how to solve for x or Idk what you're talking bout ok?

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

Almost. We can leave out the cos considering we're just solving for x, which is part of the argument. So, we need both of the angle to equal each other.

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

Right, cos(180) = cos(3x); 3x should 180 degrees, right?

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

So.... 180 = 3x

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

Yup.

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

;)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry it was actually over 30 :/

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