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document.write( "I am just beginning Precalculus, and am confused about the process that involves solving for theta where there are actually two answers. I kind of understand the concept (the angle and its inverse, somehow) but do not know how to actually reach the two answers.\r
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document.write( "The problem I am looking at is cos (θ) = -√(3)/2\r
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document.write( "I have tried several methods that end in bizarre answers. Any help would be appreciated, thank you.\r
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document.write( "-Alex \n" );
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