SOLUTION: Solve the following equation in the interval [0, 2pi]. Give the answer as a multiple of pi. Do not use decimal numbers. The answer should be a fraction or an integer. 2(cos(t))^

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Question 928167: Solve the following equation in the interval [0, 2pi].
Give the answer as a multiple of pi. Do not use decimal numbers. The answer should be a fraction or an integer.
2(cos(t))^2-cos(t)-1=0
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Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Substitute,

Then,


Two "u" solutions:




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