How Large is x(t) at Maximum Acceleration for an Oscillating Block?

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Homework Statement


A 18.0-kg block oscillates back and forth along a straight line on a frictionless horizontal surface. Its displacement from the origin is given by
x(t) = (17.0 cm) cos[( 22.0 rad/s) t + π rad]

What is the magnitude of x(t) when the block experiences its maximum acceleration?

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i started to work backwords and solve for k but after that I am lost since i thought k is what i should be solving for

nm just realized it gave it to me in the problem you can delete this
 
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What is the magnitude of x(t) when the block experiences its maximum acceleration?
When the acceleration is maximum, x(t) is maximum i.e. a
 


ya the original eq had it as the very first term it was 17cm