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Is this correct?
(bcos30-85.7)(bcos30-85.7)=b²cos²30-85.7cos30-85.7bcos30+85.7²
(bcos30-85.7)(bcos30-85.7)=b²cos²30-85.7cos30-85.7bcos30+85.7²
A trigonometric binomial is an algebraic expression that contains two terms, one of which is a trigonometric function (such as sine, cosine, or tangent) and the other is a constant or variable.
Simplifying a trigonometric binomial can help make the expression easier to work with and understand. It can also reveal important relationships and patterns between the terms.
To simplify a trigonometric binomial, you can use basic algebraic rules and trigonometric identities. First, you can expand the binomial using the FOIL method. Then, use trigonometric identities to rewrite any trigonometric functions in terms of sine and cosine. Finally, combine like terms and simplify the expression.
Simplifying a trigonometric binomial can help make solving equations involving trigonometric functions easier. By simplifying the expression, you can often reduce the equation to a simpler form, making it easier to solve for the variable.
No, a trigonometric binomial cannot always be fully simplified. In some cases, the expression may be in its simplest form. However, in other cases, the expression may contain multiple terms or nested functions that cannot be simplified any further.