Solve -sin 20° sin 40° sin 60° sin 80°sin 20° cos 30° sin 40°

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In summary, the formula for solving the equation -sin 20° sin 40° sin 60° sin 80°sin 20° cos 30° sin 40° is to use the trigonometric identity sin A sin B = (1/2)(cos(A-B) - cos(A+B)) and then simplify the resulting expression. This equation involves multiple sines and cosines because it is a product of trigonometric functions, and the values that can be substituted for the trigonometric functions are any real numbers. The purpose of solving this equation is to find the value of the expression and potentially use it in further calculations or applications, and it can be solved without using trigonometric identities, but it may
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Solve -
sin 20° sin 40° sin 60° sin 80°

sin 20° cos 30° sin 40° cos 10°
hmm...?
 
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Err...this is the general math column!
 
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Yes, they are both equal to 3/16 and this is "general math". What is your point?
 

What is the formula for solving the equation -sin 20° sin 40° sin 60° sin 80°sin 20° cos 30° sin 40°?

The formula for solving this equation is to use the trigonometric identity sin A sin B = (1/2)(cos(A-B) - cos(A+B)) and then simplify the resulting expression.

Why does this equation involve multiple sines and cosines?

This equation involves multiple sines and cosines because it is a product of trigonometric functions. In trigonometry, it is common to use multiple trigonometric functions in a single equation to represent relationships between angles and sides of a triangle.

What values can be substituted for the trigonometric functions in this equation?

The values that can be substituted for the trigonometric functions in this equation are any real numbers. However, it is important to note that the resulting value may not always be a real number, as some combinations of trigonometric functions can result in complex numbers.

What is the purpose of solving this equation?

The purpose of solving this equation is to find the value of the expression and potentially use it in further calculations or applications. It may also be used to understand the relationship between the angles and sides of a triangle.

Can this equation be solved without using trigonometric identities?

Yes, this equation can be solved without using trigonometric identities, but it may be more complex and time-consuming. Trigonometric identities provide useful shortcuts to simplify the equation and make the calculation easier.

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