Solving a trigonometric equation with cosine equal to negative one

Solving a trigonometric equation with cosine equal to negative one

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to evaluate the cosine of an angle when it equals -1. It begins by discussing the unit circle and identifying the X coordinate where the angle intersects. The tutorial then determines the angle between 0 and 2π, which is π, and explains how to find all solutions without constraints, resulting in π plus 2πR, where R is a variable representing the number of rotations. The video concludes with a summary of the solution process.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does adding π and 2π affect the solutions for cosine -1?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does R represent in the context of finding all solutions for cosine -1?

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