Help finding a zero of function

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Homework Statement


I need to find all the zeros of the function f(x)=cos(x)+3cos(3x) on the interval (-pi, pi)


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i have found zeros at -pi, -pi/2, 0. pi/2, and pi. Looking at the graph i can see more zeros but i cannot figure out what they are! Anybody know how i can factor this or anything?
 
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