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Solve for x:cos (arctan x) = √2/2 ?

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Solve for θ: arcsin (1/secθ) = π/3 

Explanations for both questions are much appreciated! I will choose the answer with the best description. :) Thanks
 
 
asked Jul 10, 2014 in TRIGONOMETRY by anonymous

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  • cos(tan-1 x) = √2/2.

cos(tan-1 x) = 1/√2

cos(tan-1 x) = cos(π/4)

tan-1 x = ± π/4

x = tan(- π/4) and x = tan(π/4)

x = - 1 and x = 1.

The solution is x = - 1 and x = 1.

  • sin- 1 (1/sec θ) = π/3.

sin- 1 (cos θ) = π/3

cos θ = sin(π/3)

cos θ = √(3)/2

cos θ = cos (π/6).

The genaral solution of cos(θ) = cos(α) is θ = 2nπ ± α, where n is an integer.

θ = 2nπ ± (π/6).

The solution is θ = 2nπ ± (π/6).

answered Jul 10, 2014 by lilly Expert

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