10.6. On the board, the expression $\cos x$ is written. It is allowed to add or multiply several expressions written on the board (an expression can be used multiple times) and write the new obtained expression on the board. Is it possible to get an expression that takes the value 0 when $x=\pi$ after several actions?

(N. Agakhanov)
Answer. Yes, it is possible.

Solution. The first action is to append $\cos ^{2} x$, the second is to append $\cos ^{2} x+\cos x$. Since $\cos \pi=-1$, the value of the last expression at $x=\pi$ is 0.

Comment. An answer without presenting the required expression - 0 points.

Only presenting any correct required expression without indicating the sequence of steps leading to it - 6 points.