Trigonometry Without A Calculator

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Trigonometry Without A Calculator

Unread post by willpower » Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:46 pm

AoA everyone!
How can one find out the trigonometric ratios of angles (in radians) without the aid of a calculator? For instance, compute:
\[\cos \frac{pi}{5}\]
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Re: Trigonometry Without A Calculator

Unread post by *Mahi* » Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:56 pm

Please read Forum Guide and Rules before you post.

Use $L^AT_EX$, It makes our work a lot easier!

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