Finding Fundamental Period of x(t) with 2 Exponentials

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To find the fundamental period of the signal x(t) = 2 cos(10t + 1) - sin(4t - 1), the correct approach involves identifying the angular frequencies of the components, which are 10 and 4. The fundamental period is determined by the least common multiple of the individual periods, which are 2π/10 and 2π/4. The greatest common factor (GCF) of the frequencies can help in simplifying the calculation. The confusion arises from the interpretation of the phase shifts and their impact on the overall period. Ultimately, the correct fundamental period is π, not π/10.
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I can't get my answer match up with correct answer in the book:
i need to find fundamental period of this signal:

x(t) = 2 cos(10t + 1) - sin(4t -1)

i used formula for cosine Acos(wt + a) = ... that gives two exponentials... so I got pi/10 instead of pi for answer...
any help is appreciated
 
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x(t) = 2 cos(10t + 1) - sin(4t -1)

Is there an \omega missing in this forumla?

The +1 and -1 are phase shifts.

10 and 4 share a gcf of 2.

IIRC, there may be a relationship between gcf and the fundamental frequency.
 
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