Another way to find trig identities

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The discussion revolves around the exploration of trigonometric identities and their connections, particularly through an elegant method that the original poster mentions. The subject area is trigonometry, specifically focusing on identities and their derivations.

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  • The original poster inquires about the reasoning behind the effectiveness of a specific method for finding trigonometric identities. Some participants suggest a connection to complex exponentials and sinusoidal functions, indicating a potential avenue for deeper exploration.

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The discussion includes attempts to clarify the original poster's question and explore related concepts. While there is no explicit consensus, references to external articles suggest a productive direction for further inquiry.

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Using the identity's
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Gives,
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Why dose this elegant method work?

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Sorry, I posted in the wrong forum. This was meant to be for the precalculus forum.

Many thanks!
 
Are you asking about the connection between complex exponentials and sinusoidals? If so, you may find that this article addresses your question.
 
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Callumnc1 said:
Sorry, I posted in the wrong forum. This was meant to be for the precalculus forum.

Many thanks!
Thread locked. A related question is posted in the Precalc Homework section.
 
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