Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Cosine Function and Its Properties
The cosine function, denoted as cos(x), is a periodic function with a range of [-1, 1]. It represents the x-coordinate of a point on the unit circle corresponding to an angle x. Understanding its periodic nature is crucial, as it repeats every 2π radians, which affects the solutions to equations involving cosine.
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Double Angle Formulas
The double angle formulas are trigonometric identities that express trigonometric functions of double angles in terms of single angles. For cosine, the formula is cos(2x) = cos²(x) - sin²(x) or alternatively, cos(2x) = 2cos²(x) - 1. This identity is essential for transforming the equation cos(2x) = -1 into a more manageable form for solving.
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Solving Trigonometric Equations
Solving trigonometric equations involves finding all angles that satisfy the equation within a specified interval. This often requires using inverse trigonometric functions, understanding the periodicity of trigonometric functions, and applying transformations. In this case, identifying the angles where cos(2x) = -1 will lead to the solutions for x within the interval [0, 2π).
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