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OpenStudy (anonymous):

cos x=-1, x if 0≤x≤2pi

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

do you have a unit circle with you?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes!!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

which point on the unit circle has an x coordinate of x = -1? what is the angle that corresponds to this point?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hmmm... 180° then?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

keep it in radians

OpenStudy (e.mccormick):

Unless that want the answer in degrees...

OpenStudy (e.mccormick):

they...

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

they specify that x is between 0 and 2pi

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh, ok... so its π?

OpenStudy (e.mccormick):

True. They probably want it in radians.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

** pi

OpenStudy (e.mccormick):

use `\(\pi\)` to write \(\pi\).

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yes so x = pi is the only solution to cos(x) = -1

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

where 0 <= x <= 2pi

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I see! Thank you :))

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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