-4=7cos(t)
cos(t)=-4/7. Take the inverse cos of both sides and you get t=124.8degrees+n(360)
the other answer is 235.2+n(360)
Zoey M.
asked 01/18/21Find one solution of the equation utilizing inverse trig function.
-4=7cos(t)
-4=7cos(t)
cos(t)=-4/7. Take the inverse cos of both sides and you get t=124.8degrees+n(360)
the other answer is 235.2+n(360)
Bradford T. answered 01/18/21
Retired Engineer / Upper level math instructor
cos(t) = -4/7
t = cos-1(-4/7) = 124.85°
Since the cosine is negative, the angle is in either Q II or Q III. The other solution is:
t = 249.7
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