Solution
prove
Solution
Solution steps
Manipulating left side
Rewrite using trig identities
Use the Pythagorean identity:
Simplify
Expand
Apply the distributive law:
Multiply the numbers:
Simplify
Group like terms
Add/Subtract the numbers:
We showed that the two sides could take the same form
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 2cos^2(w)-1=1-2sin^2(w) ?
The answer to whether 2cos^2(w)-1=1-2sin^2(w) is True