Help with Eulers relation in Fourier analysis

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This discussion focuses on Euler's relation in the context of Fourier analysis, specifically addressing the transformation of the cosine function. The user seeks clarification on the manipulation of Euler's formula, particularly the transition from the expression involving cosine to its equivalent form. The key takeaway is that multiplying the cosine representation by 2 results in the correct identity, confirming that 2 cos(z) equals e^(jz) + e^(-jz), thus reinforcing the relationship between exponential and trigonometric functions.

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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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