Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Trigonometric Functions - 6.3 Properties of the Trigonometric Functions - 6.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 396: 135

Answer

Cosine is an even function therefore $\cos{(-\theta)}=\cos{\theta}$. Thus, $\cos{(-45^o)}=\cos{45^o} = \frac{\sqrt2}{2}.$

Work Step by Step

We know that $\cos$ is an even function, which means $f(-\theta)=f(\theta).$ Therefore, $\cos{(-45^{o})}=\cos{(45^{o})}=\frac{\sqrt2}{2}.$
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