SOLUTION: Find all solutions of the equation in the interval [0, 2π). (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION.) 5 cos^3 x = 5 cos x

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Question 920216: Find all solutions of the equation in the interval [0, 2π). (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION.)
5 cos^3 x = 5 cos x

Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, Alan3354:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
interval [0, 2π ).
5 cos^3 x = 5 cos x
cos^2 x = 1
cos x = ±1
x = 0, x = π
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 cos^3 x = 5 cos x
cos^3(x) = cos(x)
cos^3(x) - cos(x) = 0
cos(x)*(cos^2(x) - 1) = 0
cos(x) = 0
x = pi/2, 3pi/2
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