For each of the following equations, solve for (a) all radian solutions and (b) x if0 <= x < 2p. Use a calculator to approximate all answers to the nearest hundredth. cos x = 0.75

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For each of the following equations, solve for (a) all radian solutions and (b) x if
0 <= x < 2p. Use a calculator to approximate all answers to the nearest hundredth.

cos x = 0.75

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Given: cosx=0.75

We know that solution of cosx=cosθ is given by

x=2nπ±θ; nI                                                           ..1

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