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The discussion focuses on proving the trigonometric identity \(\frac{cos(x)-1}{(1-cos(x))^{3}} = -\frac{1}{4sin^{4}(0.5x)}\). Participants suggest using the double angle formula and expanding \((1-cos(x))^2\) to simplify the expression. There is a specific mention of expressing \(\sin(x/2)\) in terms of sine and cosine. Clarifications are sought regarding the method of expansion, particularly whether to use powers of \(\sin(x)/\cos(x)\). The conversation emphasizes the importance of applying trigonometric identities to facilitate the proof.
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Homework Statement



Prove that :

\frac{cos(x)-1}{(1-cos(x))^{3}} = -\frac{1}{4sin^{4}(0.5x)}

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None that I can think of.
Maybe the double angle formula...

The Attempt at a Solution



I couldn't do much in this question :

-\frac{1}{(1-cos(x))^{2}}
 
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Things to try: expand (1-\cos(x))^2 and expressing \sin(x/2) in terms of just sin and cos.
 
Yes, use the double angle formula.

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micromass said:
...and expressing \sin(x/2) in terms of just sin and cos.

What exactly do you mean by that ?

Should I expand it in powers of Sin(x)/Cos(x) ?
 
hms.tech said:
What exactly do you mean by that ?

Should I expand it in powers of Sin(x)/Cos(x) ?

Use double angle formula. What is cos(2x) in terms of sin? Similarly, what is cos(x)?
 
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