Find all values of x in the interval [0, 2π] that satisfy the equation. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)? 18 cos(x) - 9 = 0
Solution:
Given, the equation is 18 cos(x) - 9 = 0
We have to all values of x in the interval [0, 2π]
Now, 18 cos(x) = 9
cos(x) = 9/18
cos(x) = 1/2
We can use the unit circle to find which angles satisfy the equation.
Points on the unit circle are (cos, sin)
So, any point on the unit circle that has an x value of 1/2 is a solution.
We know,
cos(π/3) = 1/2
cos(5π/3) = 1/2
Therefore, the values of x are π/3, 5π/3.
Find all values of x in the interval [0, 2π] that satisfy the equation. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)? 18 cos(x) - 9 = 0
Summary:
All the values of x in the interval [0, 2π] that satisfy the equation 18 cos(x) - 9 = 0 are π/3, 5π/3.
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