Math Problem Statement
Find the exact value of the following expression.
Find the exact value of the following expression.
Solution
The expression you provided is .
To find the exact value of , we can refer to the unit circle. On the unit circle:
- corresponds to the point (-1, 0).
- The cosine of an angle is the x-coordinate of the corresponding point on the unit circle.
Thus, .
The exact value of is .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Unit Circle
Formulas
cos(θ) = x-coordinate of the point on the unit circle
Theorems
Unit Circle Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12