Trigonometric Identity: Tan^2-Sin^2 = Sin^2 Cos^2

In summary, the equation \tan^2\theta -\sin^2\theta \;=\; \tan^2\theta \sin^2\theta is derived by first using the trigonometric identities \tan\theta = \dfrac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta} and \sin^2\theta + \cos^2\theta = 1 to simplify the left side of the equation. Then, the common factor of \sin^2\theta is factored out and the identity \sin^2\theta = \dfrac{\sin^2\theta}{\cos^2\theta} is used. Finally, the resulting equation is rearranged to the desired form.
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\tan\left({^2}\right)-\sin\left({^2}\right)=\tan\left({^2}\right) \sin\left({^2}\right)
i keep on getting \sin\left({^2}\right)-\sin\left({^2}\right) \cos\left({^2}\right)=\sin\left({^2}\right) \sin\left({^2}\right)
\cos\left({^2}\right) \cos\left({^2}\right)
 
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816318 said:
\(\displaystyle \tan(2\theta)-\sin(2\theta)=\tan(2\theta)\sin(2\theta)\)

i keep on getting \(\displaystyle \dfrac{\sin(2\theta)-\sin(2\theta) \cos(2\theta)}{\cos(2\theta)}=\dfrac{\sin(2\theta)\sin(2\theta)}{\cos(2\theta)}\)

Do you mean

\(\displaystyle \tan(2\theta)-\sin(2\theta)=\tan(2\theta)\sin(2\theta)\) OR \(\displaystyle \tan^2(\theta)-\sin^2(\theta)=\tan^2(\theta)\sin^2(\theta)\)

It would also be better if you used a more descriptive title and explain how you go to your outcome and also what the question is askingedit: I've used the site's LaTeX feature to make it easier to read.
 
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[tex]\tan^2\theta -\sin^2\theta \;=\; \tan^2\theta \sin^2\theta[/tex]

[tex]\begin{array}{ccc}
\tan^2\theta - \sin^2\theta &=& \dfrac{\sin^2\theta}{\cos^2\theta} - \sin^2\theta \\ \\
& = & \sin^2\theta\left(\dfrac{1}{\cos^2\theta} - 1\right) \\ \\

& = & \sin^2\theta\left(\dfrac{1-\cos^2\theta}{\cos^2\theta}\right) \\ \\

& = & \sin^2\theta \left(\dfrac{\sin^2\theta}{\cos^2\theta}\right) \\ \\

& = & \left(\dfrac{\sin^2\theta}{\cos^2\theta}\right)\sin^2\theta \\ \\

& = & \tan^2\theta\sin^2\theta\end{array}
[/tex]

 

1. What is a trigonometric identity?

A trigonometric identity is a mathematical equation that is true for all values of the variables involved. In other words, it is an equation that is always true, regardless of the specific values of the angles or sides in a given triangle.

2. How do you prove the identity Tan^2-Sin^2 = Sin^2 Cos^2?

To prove this identity, we can expand the left side using the double angle formula for tangent and the Pythagorean identity for sine. This will result in the expression (sin^2 x / cos^2 x) - sin^2 x. Then, by factoring out sin^2 x, we can rewrite it as sin^2 x (1/cos^2 x - 1). Using the reciprocal identity for cosine (1/cos^2 x = sec^2 x), we can further simplify it to sin^2 x (sec^2 x - 1). Finally, using the Pythagorean identity for tangent (tan^2 x + 1 = sec^2 x), we can substitute in the value of sec^2 x and get sin^2 x (tan^2 x), which is equal to the right side of the identity.

3. What is the practical application of this identity?

This trigonometric identity is commonly used in calculus and physics to simplify and solve equations involving trigonometric functions. It is also used in engineering and navigation to calculate distances and angles in three-dimensional space.

4. Can this identity be used to solve equations?

Yes, this identity can be used to solve equations involving trigonometric functions. By manipulating the equation and using the properties of trigonometric identities, we can simplify and solve for unknown values.

5. Are there other trigonometric identities that are related to this one?

Yes, there are several other trigonometric identities that are related to this one. For example, the identity sin^2 + cos^2 = 1 can be derived from this identity by adding sin^2 x to both sides. Additionally, the identity tan^2 + 1 = sec^2 can be derived by dividing both sides by cos^2 x and then simplifying.

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