Question

Which of the following are solutions to the equation 2cos2x-1=0

Answer 1

x = π/4 and 5π/4

Explanation:

Given the expression;

2cos²x - 1 = 0

2cos²x = 0+1

2cos²x = 1

cos²x = 1/2

cos x = ±√1/2

cos x = ±0.7071

x = arccos(±0.7071)

x = ±45 degrees

Convert to radians

Sence 180° = π rad

45° = x

x = 45π/180

x = π/4

If x = -45°

Since cos is negative in the 3rd quadrant

x = 180 + 45

x = 225°

x = 225π/180

x = 45π/36

x = 5π/4