Proving Sine Formula in Triangle ABC

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The discussion focuses on proving the sine formula in triangle ABC, specifically the equation (a+b)/c = cos((A-B)/2)/sin(c/2). A participant initially attempts to derive the formula using the sine rule but makes an error in their calculations. They are corrected, with the suggestion that the correct relationship involves (2 sin C)/c = (b sin A + a sin B)/ab. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurately applying the sine rule and suggests starting from a different perspective to reach the desired result. The thread highlights the collaborative effort to clarify and solve the mathematical proof.
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By using the Sine formula in triangle ABC, show that:

\frac{a+b}{c} = \frac{cos\frac{A-B}{2}}{sin\frac{c}{2}}.

I've tried:
\frac{2 sin C}{c} = \frac{sin A}{a} + \frac{sin B}{b}
\frac{2 sin C}{c} = \frac{b sin A + a sin B}{a+b}
\frac{a+b}{c} = \frac{b sin A + a sin B}{2 sin C}
\frac{a+b}{c} = \frac{b sin A + a sin B}{4sin\frac{c}{2}cos\frac{c}{2}}

Am I on the right track? Don't really know how to continue.
 
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whkoh said:
By using the Sine formula in triangle ABC, show that:

\frac{a+b}{c} = \frac{cos\frac{A-B}{2}}{sin\frac{c}{2}}.

I've tried:
\frac{2 sin C}{c} = \frac{sin A}{a} + \frac{sin B}{b}
\frac{2 sin C}{c} = \frac{b sin A + a sin B}{a+b}
\frac{a+b}{c} = \frac{b sin A + a sin B}{2 sin C}
\frac{a+b}{c} = \frac{b sin A + a sin B}{4sin\frac{c}{2}cos\frac{c}{2}}

Am I on the right track? Don't really know how to continue.
No, you are not.
There's an error when you go from line #1 to line #2. Line #2 should read:
\frac{2 sin C}{c} = \frac{b sin A + a sin B}{ab} not \frac{2 sin C}{c} = \frac{b sin A + a sin B}{a+b}.
You may want to try this way:
\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{a + b}{\sin A + \sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}.
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