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cos(x)=2/3
 Jun 11, 2014

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We are trying to find an angle whose cosine = 2/3. Using the cosine inverse, we have

arcos(2/3) = about 48.19 degrees

Please realize that because the cosine is also positive in the 4th quadrant, this also might be -48.19 degrees = 360-48.19 = 311.81 degrees

 Jun 11, 2014
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Best Answer

We are trying to find an angle whose cosine = 2/3. Using the cosine inverse, we have

arcos(2/3) = about 48.19 degrees

Please realize that because the cosine is also positive in the 4th quadrant, this also might be -48.19 degrees = 360-48.19 = 311.81 degrees

CPhill Jun 11, 2014

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