Homework Help with trig ident

In summary, the question asks for the value of cos(arcsin u + arccos v). Using the identities cos(A+B)=cosAcosB-sinAsinB, cos[arcsin(x)]=√1-x2, and sin[arccos(x)]=√1-x2, we can simplify the expression to √(1-u^2)(1-v^2).
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Homework Statement


Find the value of cos(arcsin u + arccos v)?


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You're going to have to be a little more specific, what are u and v? Are you looking to simplify this expression? As well, when you preview a post it adds the template to your post again, so remember to delete it.
 
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JoshB645 said:

Homework Statement


Find the value of cos(arcsin u + arccos v)?

i suppsoe it should be a full stop instead question mark,
btw Welcome Joshua to PF:smile:

I think you have not written the whole question.
 
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Hello! Use cos(A+B)=cosAcosB-sinAsinB

Then, use:
cos[arcsin(x)]=√1-x2
sin[arccos(x)]=√1-x2
 

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