SOLUTION: Find the exact value using a double-angle identity. cos {{{ 5pi/3 }}} Could you please show the steps to get the answer? Thank you!

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Question 932739: Find the exact value using a double-angle identity.
cos +5pi%2F3+
Could you please show the steps to get the answer?
Thank you!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the exact value using a double-angle identity.
cos +5pi%2F3+
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= 0.5
No reason to use the double-angle identity.
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5pi/3 = 300 degrees