Sum, Difference & Product Formulae

In summary, the conversation discusses a homework problem that requires showing a trigonometric equation without a calculator. The attempted solution is provided with a minor mistake, and the person asks for help. The summary also includes the correct equation for cos(-35).
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odolwa99
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My answer is almost correct, except for the negative sign. Can anyone help?

Many thanks.

Homework Statement



Q. Without using a calculator, show that [itex]\sin10^{\circ}+\sin80^{\circ}=\sqrt{2}\cos35^o[/itex]

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution



[itex]2\sin(\frac{90}{2})\cos(\frac{-70}{2})[/itex]
[itex]-2\sin45\cos35[/itex]
[itex]-2(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})\cos35[/itex]
[itex]\frac{-2}{\sqrt{2}}\cos35[/itex]
[itex]\frac{-2\sqrt{2}}{2}\cos35[/itex]
[itex]-\sqrt{2}\cos35[/itex]
 
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odolwa99 said:
My answer is almost correct, except for the negative sign. Can anyone help?

Many thanks.

Homework Statement



Q. Without using a calculator, show that [itex]\sin10^{\circ}+\sin80^{\circ}=\sqrt{2}\cos35^o[/itex]

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution



[itex]2\sin(\frac{90}{2})\cos(\frac{-70}{2})[/itex]
[itex]-2\sin45\cos35[/itex]

##\cos(-35)=+\cos(35)##
 
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Thank you.
 

What are the sum, difference, and product formulae?

The sum, difference, and product formulae are mathematical equations used to simplify and manipulate expressions involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication. These formulae are commonly used in algebra and calculus to solve problems and simplify complex expressions.

What is the sum formula?

The sum formula states that the sum of two numbers, x and y, is equal to the sum of their individual parts plus the sum of their common parts. In other words, (x + y) = (x + z) + (y + z), where z is the common part between x and y.

What is the difference formula?

The difference formula states that the difference of two numbers, x and y, is equal to the difference of their individual parts minus the difference of their common parts. In other words, (x - y) = (x - z) - (y - z), where z is the common part between x and y.

What is the product formula?

The product formula states that the product of two numbers, x and y, is equal to the product of their individual parts multiplied by the product of their common parts. In other words, (x * y) = (x * z) * (y * z), where z is the common part between x and y.

How are these formulae used in real life?

The sum, difference, and product formulae are used in various fields such as finance, engineering, and science to solve problems involving calculations and equations. For example, in finance, these formulae are used to calculate interest rates and compound interest. In engineering, they are used to determine the forces and stresses on structures. In science, they are used to model and predict natural phenomena.

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