MathDB
Symmetrical three variable cosine equation

Source: Canada Repêchage 2021/7 CMOQR

March 30, 2021
Canadarepechagealgebratrigonometry

Problem Statement

If A,BA, B and CC are real angles such that cos(BC)+cos(CA)+cos(AB)=3/2,\cos (B-C)+\cos (C-A)+\cos (A-B)=-3/2, find cos(A)+cos(B)+cos(C)\cos (A)+\cos (B)+\cos (C)