Recent content by makarov1901
-
M
How to solve (1+cosA)^2 - (1-cosA)^2 - sin^2A = ctgA*sinA*cosA
My task is to transform both parts so that they're equal. I don't know why you say it's not an identity.- makarov1901
- Post #5
- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
-
M
How to solve (1+cosA)^2 - (1-cosA)^2 - sin^2A = ctgA*sinA*cosA
You assumed right. The problem is that both parts of the identity should be equal. As far as I know, 4cosA is not equal to 1.- makarov1901
- Post #3
- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
-
M
How to solve (1+cosA)^2 - (1-cosA)^2 - sin^2A = ctgA*sinA*cosA
Homework Statement (1+cosA)^2-(1-cosA)^2-sin^2A=ctgA*sinA*cosAHomework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I moved sin^2 to the right side, then expanded the left side and got to: 1+2cosA+cos^2A-1+2cosA-cos^2A=1 When I cancel the left side I get: 4cosA=1 I'd be very grateful if anyone help me.- makarov1901
- Thread
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help