Help with Eulers relation in Fourier analysis

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The discussion centers on understanding Euler's formula in the context of Fourier analysis, specifically how the cosine function is derived. The user is confused about the transformation of terms and why multiplying by 2 results in a coefficient of 4 instead of canceling out. Clarification is provided that multiplying the cosine expression by 2 leads to the equation 2 cos(z) = e^(jz) + e^(-jz), which correctly represents the relationship. Additionally, the identity e^(jz) = cos(z) + j sin(z) is used to demonstrate how the terms combine to yield 2 cos(z). The conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly applying these mathematical identities in Fourier analysis.
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Hi I'm doing Fourier analysis in my signals and system course and I'm looking at the solution to one basic problem but I'm having trouble understanding one step
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Can anyone explain to me why
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becomes
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From Eulers formula: http://i.imgur.com/1LtTiKX.png

for example the Cosine in my problem. I thought the "twos" would cancel each other but instead becomes 4 and simular for the sine.
 
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If
\cos z = \frac{e^{jz} + e^{-jz}}{2}
then multiply everything by 2 to get
2 \cos z = e^{jz} + e^{-jz}

Or you can use the identity
e^{jz} = \cos(z) + j \sin(z)
and also immediately get
e^{jz} + e^{-jz} = \cos(z) + j \sin(z) + \cos(z) - j \sin(z) = 2 \cos(z)
 
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