Convert harmonic equation to polar form

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Homework Statement



Convert
[tex]cos(7 t) + sin(7 t)[/tex]
into polar form of
[tex]A cos(\omega_0 t - \delta)[/tex]

This is a review problem where once we convert this to polar form we are to give amplitude, period and delay (shift). I can answer this question if someone can point me to a website tutorial that tells the process of converting this problem. I really don't expect someone to answer this for me because I need to learn how to do it on my own.


The Attempt at a Solution



I have not made an attempt as of yet, however i know there is a trig identity
cos(x)cos(y) + sin(x)sin(y) = cos(x-y)

I was given this advice BUT I don't know what to do because:
cos(7)cos(t) doesn't equal cos(7t) ... right?
 
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Let [itex]Acos(\theta-\delta)=cos(7t)+sin(7t)[/itex] then just equate and solve