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Variable stars are ones whose brightness varies periodically. The brightness of a certain star is modeled by the function

b(t) = 8.2 − 2.7 cos ((?/155)t)

where t is measured in days.

(a) Find the period.
  days

(b) Find the maximum and minimum brightness.
  (minimum)
  (maximum)