How to rewrite the provided sum in another form?

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The discussion focuses on transforming the sum of 2(cos((3pi)/(2^(k+1)))sin(pi/(2^(k+1)))) from k = 1 to infinity into the equivalent form of the sum of sin((4pi)/(2^(k+1))) - sin((2pi)/(2^(k+1))) from k = 1 to infinity. Participants suggest using product-to-sum formulas to facilitate this transformation. The importance of clear mathematical notation, such as TeX, is emphasized for better readability. The equivalence of the two expressions is acknowledged, and assistance is sought in the conversion process. Understanding trigonometric identities is crucial for achieving the desired result.
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Homework Statement



How to get from

Sum of 2(cos((3pi)/(2^(k+1)))sin(pi/(2^(k+1)))) from k = 1 to infinity

to

Sum of sin((4pi)/(2^(k+1))) - sin((2pi)/(2^(k+1))) from k = 1 to infinity

The two expressions are equivalent. I need help getting from the first expression to the second.
 
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needingtoknow said:

Homework Statement



How to get from

Sum of 2(cos((3pi)/(2^(k+1)))sin(pi/(2^(k+1)))) from k = 1 to infinity

to

Sum of sin((4pi)/(2^(k+1))) - sin((2pi)/(2^(k+1))) from k = 1 to infinity

The two expressions are equivalent. I need help getting from the first expression to the second.

Your posts would be much easier to read if you would learn to use tex. I'm guessing you need the product to sum formulas:

http://www.sosmath.com/trig/prodform/prodform.html
 
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