Solution
Solution
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Decimal Notation
Solution steps
Simplify:
Multiply fractions:
Rewrite as
Apply the periodicity of :
Rewrite using trig identities:
Write as
Use the Half Angle identity:
Use the Double Angle identity
Substitute with
Switch sides
Divide both sides by
Square root both sides
Choose the root sign according to the quadrant of :
Rewrite as
Apply the periodicity of :
Use the following trivial identity:
periodicity table with cycle:
Simplify
Join
Convert element to fraction:
Since the denominators are equal, combine the fractions:
Multiply the numbers:
Apply the fraction rule:
Multiply the numbers:
Simplify
Apply radical rule: assuming
Factor the number:
Apply radical rule:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the value of cos(27/8 pi) ?
The value of cos(27/8 pi) is -(sqrt(2-\sqrt{2)})/2