SOLUTION: I need help solving the following equation for 0(<=) X (<=)2pi 2cos^2X - 3cosX-2=0 Thank you!

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Question 337025: I need help solving the following equation for 0(<=) X (<=)2pi
2cos^2X - 3cosX-2=0
Thank you!

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use a substitution,



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