Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 14 Trigonometric Graphs, Identities, and Equations - 14.7 Apply Double-Angle and Half-Angle Formulas - Guided Practice for Examples 1, 2, and 3 - Page 956: 3

Answer

$\frac{1+\sqrt3}{2\sqrt2}$

Work Step by Step

Using the given identities and the known values: $\cos (15^\circ)=\pm\sqrt{\frac{1+\cos(30^\circ)}{2}}=\sqrt{\frac{1+\frac{\sqrt3}{2}}{2}}=\frac{1+\sqrt3}{2\sqrt2}$
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