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The graph provided is a plot of the cosine function \( y = \cos(x) \) over the interval \( [0, 2\pi] \). The task is to match the letters A through G to specific values of \( x \) (in radians): \( 1, 2, 4, 5, \frac{\pi}{2}, \pi, \text{and} \frac{3\pi}{2} \).

### Key points to analyze:
- \( y = \cos(x) \) starts at its maximum value of 1 when \( x = 0 \) and completes one full cycle by \( x = 2\pi \).
- Critical points of the cosine function include:
  - \( x = 0 \), \( y = 1 \) (cosine maximum),
  - \( x = \frac{\pi}{2} \), \( y = 0 \) (crosses the x-axis),
  - \( x = \pi \), \( y = -1 \) (cosine minimum),
  - \( x = \frac{3\pi}{2} \), \( y = 0 \) (crosses the x-axis again),
  - \( x = 2\pi \), \( y = 1 \) (returns to maximum).

### Steps to match letters:
1. **A** appears to correspond to \( x = 0 \), the maximum point where \( y = 1 \), but in the provided image, it could also correspond to some offset near 0.
2. **B** seems to correspond to \( x = \frac{\pi}{2} \) (first x-intercept, where \( y = 0 \)).
3. **C** is around \( x = \pi \), where \( y = -1 \) (the minimum point of the cosine curve).
4. **D** might correspond to \( x = \frac{3\pi}{2} \), the second x-intercept (where \( y = 0 \)).
5. **G** likely corresponds to \( x = 2\pi \), as it is the maximum point again at the end of the cycle.

Now, to match values such as \( 1, 2, 4, \text{and} 5 \) which are not standard cosine landmarks:
- These values likely fall between the critical points and need to be estimated based on their positions on the curve relative to \( \frac{\pi}{2}, \pi, \frac{3\pi}{2}, \) and \( 2\pi \).

### Tentative Matching:
- A: Could be either near \( 1 \) or \( 2\pi \).
- B: Likely \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) (1.57).
- C: Likely \( \pi \) (3.14).
- D: Likely \( \frac{3\pi}{2} \) (4.71).
- E: Around \( 4 \) or slightly less.
- F: Around \( 5 \).
- G: Likely \( 2\pi \).

Do you want more precise reasoning or any clarifications on this approach? 

Here are 5 related questions:
1. What is the general form of the cosine function?
2. What are the critical points of a cosine function over one period?
3. How do you calculate the cosine of non-standard angles like \( x = 1 \) or \( x = 4 \)?
4. How does the phase of a cosine wave affect its graph?
5. Can you graph a cosine function with amplitude and phase shifts?

**Tip**: The cosine function is symmetric, so identifying points between its peaks and troughs can help predict values at other positions.

Match each of the letters A-G in the cosine function graph to one of the following x-values (in radians): 1, 2, 4, 5, π/2, π, and 3π/2.

Learn how to match specific x-values in radians to points on a cosine function graph. This problem covers key trigonometric concepts, including the periodicity of cosine, and is suitable for high school students.

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