Question #a6825

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Feb 17, 2018

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Explanation:

Instead of cos(2x)=0, think of the equation as cos(θ)=0, where θ=2x

Since cosθ=0 at θ=π2 and θ=3π2, then by substitution,

cos(2x)=0 at 2x=π2 and 2x=3π2

Solve each equation separately

2x=π2
x=π2×12
x=π4

2x=3π2
x=3π2×12
x=3π4