SOLUTION: Find the exact value of cos^-1(cos(4pi/3)).

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Question 69515: Find the exact value of cos^-1(cos(4pi/3)).

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the exact value of cos^-1(cos(4pi/3)).
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You would think the answer was 4pi/3,
but the range of cos^-1 is [0,pi]
The corresponding angle is 2pi/3.
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I think you will find the angle is (2/3)pi or 120 degrees.
Cheers,
Stan H.