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Solve the equation on the interval [0, 2π).

cos x + 2 cos x sin x = 0
A. pi/2, 7pi/6, 3pi/2

B. pi/2, 7pi/6, 3pi/2, 11pi/6

C. 7pi/6, 11pi/6 2π

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Answer: -(sqrt 3/2)

Explanation:

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\cos x+2\cos x\sin x=\cos x(1+2\sin x)=0


\cos x=0 in the given interval when
x=\frac\pi2,\frac{3\pi}2.


1+2\sin x=0\implies \sin x=-\frac12 when
x=\frac{7\pi}6,\frac{11\pi}6.
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