General Solution of $$\cos x=a$$

Rarely Tested

General Solution of $$\cos x=a$$

## Formula

If:

$$\cos x=a$$

then:

$$x=2n\pi\pm\cos^{-1}a,\quad n\in\mathbb Z$$

## Usage

- Used to obtain the complete general solution of a cosine equation.

No related questions available for this formula yet.

Go back to topics

Join CAT 2026 course by 5-Time CAT 100%iler

Start your IIM journey with the right preparation and crack CAT 2026.