Evaluate the arc cosine without a calculator

Evaluate the arc cosine without a calculator

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to find the angle whose cosine is -1/2 using the unit circle. It identifies the coordinate points on the unit circle where the cosine is -1/2 and determines the angles corresponding to these points. The tutorial also discusses the restrictions on cosine values and concludes with the correct angle within the specified range.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the restrictions on the cosine function and how they affect the angle selection.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the only angle between 0 and π that corresponds to the cosine of -1/2?

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