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locating roots A level maths

hi,
i can't seem to get the same answer as the solution. I have also used radians when substituting but I just can't get the same answer
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Original post by Noname60
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Are you squaring the number inside the cos() when you put it in your calculator?
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Are you squaring the number inside the cos() when you put it in your calculator?
lol, I understand now.
I was squaring the whole cos x not the x 😭

but thankssss

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