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Solve the equation for A: 2*Cos A + 2 = 3.

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Answer:

A=60 degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation:


2\cos A+2=3

Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.


\begin{gathered} 2\cos A+2-2=3-2 \\ 2\cos A=1 \end{gathered}

Divide both sides by 2:


\begin{gathered} (2\cos A)/(2)=(1)/(2) \\ \cos A=(1)/(2) \end{gathered}

Finally, solve for A.


\begin{gathered} A=\arccos ((1)/(2)) \\ A=60\degree \end{gathered}

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