SOLUTION: Solve for x: (this will be an inverse trigonometric expression, not a numeric answer). y=5cos(x/3)

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Question 918950: Solve for x: (this will be an inverse trigonometric expression, not a numeric answer). y=5cos(x/3)
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20065)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Divide both sides by 5 to isolate the cosine:



Now we take the inverse cosine of both sides:



On the right the inverse cosine cancels the cosine



Multiply both sides by 3



Edwin
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