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Okay, I don't even know where to start on this question. Hints (not full solution would be helpful :D )

 

Find all possible values of cos(θ) if cos(2θ)=2cos(θ).

 Oct 22, 2021
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cosθ=34

 Oct 22, 2021
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cos(2x) = 2cos^2(x) - 1

cos(2x) = 2cos(x)

2cos^2(x) - 1 = 2cos(x)

Any idea on what to do from here?

 

=^._.^=

 Oct 23, 2021
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quadratic in terms of cos(x)?

textot  Oct 23, 2021
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You got it   wink

 

Thanks catmg

Melody  Oct 23, 2021

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