Cos(45 - v) = sin (v + 45) for all angles v?

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The discussion revolves around the trigonometric identity cos(45 - v) = sin(v + 45) and whether it holds true for all angles v. Participants explore various methods to prove this identity, focusing on trigonometric expansions and relationships.

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  • Participants suggest expanding both sides of the equation using trigonometric formulas and relationships. Some express uncertainty about where to begin, while others reference known identities to facilitate the proof.

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The discussion includes various approaches to proving the identity, with some participants providing guidance on using angle addition and subtraction formulas. There is an ongoing exploration of the implications of specific values for sin(45°) and cos(45°), and participants are questioning their understanding of these relationships.

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Some participants express confusion about the calculations and the implications of rounding values in trigonometric proofs. There is a mention of the importance of exact values in proving identities.

Maria
How can I prove that
cos(45 - v) = sin (v + 45) for all angles v? :rolleyes:
 
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expand LHS using cos(A-B) formula
expand RHS using sin(A+B) formula
show that they are equivalent

-- AI
 
or use the fact that cos(x) = sin(90°-x).

ofcourse if you want to prove the above relation you will have to follow to advice of TenaliRaman.

regards
marlon
 
can one of you show me? I don`t really knowwhere to begin? :shy:
 
You have, cos(45° - v) = sin (v + 45°)

Now as said before you should be aware of the relationship, cos(x) = sin(90°-x). All you have to do with this is let x = 45° - v.

However if you work is in context of the addition of angles then:

[tex]\sin (A \pm B) = \sin A \cos B \pm \sin B \cos A[/tex]

[tex]\cos (A \pm B) = \cos A \cos B \mp \sin A \sin B[/tex]

Let A = 45° and B = v.
 
so then I get:
sin(45+v) = sin 45 cos v + sin v cos 45
cos(45-v) = cos 45 cos v + sin 45 sin v

does this prove that cos(45-v) = sin(v+45)?
 
Maria said:
so then I get:
sin(45+v) = sin 45 cos v + sin v cos 45
cos(45-v) = cos 45 cos v + sin 45 sin v

does this prove that cos(45-v) = sin(v+45)?
Almost, what does cos 45° and sin 45° equal?
 
0,7071?

So I don`t have to write more that this?

I don`t really think I`ve got it yet..
 
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Maria said:
0,7071?

So I don`t have to write more that this?

I don`t really think I`ve got it yet..
Correct me if I am wrong but both cos 45° and sin 45° are [tex]\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}[/tex]

Therefore:

[tex]\sin (45+v) = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \cos v + \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \sin v[/tex]
[tex]\cos (45-v) = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \cos v + \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \sin v[/tex]

Spot something simmilar? When proving things never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever round things off!
 
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I didn`t know that.. thanks a lot..
 
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It's easier with sin(x) = cos(x-90).
cos(45-v)=cos(v-45) since the cosine is even.
cos(v-45)=sin(v+90-45)=sin(v+45)
 

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