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how do u find exact values eg cos 240
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write out ur quadrants so the value there is cos 240 does 240 lie within the cos quadrant no it doesnt so that means its negative then u work out the acute angle ie in this one its 60 so the exact value in this example would b ei think (-half)

if u have trouble with these i suggest going onto hsn lookin at some examples n then doin loads oft em out of textbook until u understand hpe i helped good luck
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Original post by saif.acm@hotmail
how do u find exact values eg cos 240


If you draw the graph of cos(x) you will see that by symmetry cos (240) = - cos(60)

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