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Use complete sentences to explain the relationship between cos 7pi/6 and cos 5pi/6. In your answer, reference specific values on the unit circle to prove the relationship between the angles.

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The relationship is that cos 7pi/6 and cos 5pi/6 both are cosines of angles that have a reference angle of pi/6. cos 7pi/6 = cos 5pi/6 = -√3/2
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It is known

(\pi)/(6) =30^(\circ) and

\cos (\pi)/(6)= ( √(3) )/(2) (if you want to determine cosine of 30° you should draw the perpendicular line to the x-axis and find the point of intersection, the value of x-coordinate is the cosine of 30°).

The angle
(5\pi)/(6) =150^(\circ) and

\cos (5\pi)/(6)=- ( √(3) )/(2) (see image).
The angle
(7\pi)/(6) =210^(\circ) and


\cos (7\pi)/(6)=- ( √(3) )/(2) (see image).


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