Math Problem Statement
1-cos(5a)+cos(5b)=0 and 1-cos(7a)+cos(7b)=0 .solve for a and b
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Cosine Function
Equation Solving
Periodicity of Functions
Formulas
cos(x) = 1 when x = 2nπ
cos(5a) = 1 + cos(5b)
cos(7a) = 1 + cos(7b)
Theorems
Cosine periodicity theorem
Cosine range theorem (-1 ≤ cos(x) ≤ 1)
Suitable Grade Level
College Level (Advanced Trigonometry)
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