SOLUTION: Solve for the smallest non-negative value of ø: Square root of 3cosø+1=2

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Question 1112597: Solve for the smallest non-negative value of ø: Square root of 3cosø+1=2
Answer by ikleyn(52884) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt%283%29%2Acos%28theta%29%2B1 = 2 ====>

sqrt%283%29%2Acos%28theta%29 = 2 - 1 = 1

cos%28theta%29 = 1%2Fsqrt%283%29 = sqrt%283%29%2F3 = 0.577

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The way on how to write your post correctly is this:

     Solve for the smallest non-negative value of ø:   sqrt(3)*cos(ø) + 1 = 2.