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The value of cos 52° + cos 68° + cos 172° is ______

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The value of cos 52° + cos 68° + cos 172° is ______.

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The value of cos 52° + cos 68° + cos 172° is 0.

Explanation:

cos 52° + cos 68° + cos 172°

= (cos 52° + cos 172°) + cos 68°

= 2 cos 112° cos 60° + cos 68°

= cos 112° + cos 68°

= 2 cos(90°) cos 22°

= 0

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