SOLUTION: How do I add a value to the inside of a cos or sin function? ie, I have cos(t) and I have to have it in the format of cos(t+2).

Question 370017: How do I add a value to the inside of a cos or sin function?
ie, I have cos(t) and I have to have it in the format of cos(t+2).
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can use the idea that

So in your case,

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