Signals and Systems Theory Question

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The discussion revolves around the conversion of trigonometric functions to exponential form using Euler's Identity. Participants explore how to rewrite sin(x) and cos(x) in terms of e^(jθ) and e^(-jθ) to solve a problem in signals and systems theory. There is confusion about the equivalence of expressions like 2.5cos(3t) and 2.5e^(3jt), prompting clarification on the use of the identity. The conversation highlights the importance of combining coefficients from the exponential forms to achieve the desired equivalence. Overall, the exchange emphasizes understanding the foundational theory behind these transformations.
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How are we able to go from the first line to the second line and then the second line to the third?

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Euler Identity: e^j(theta) = cos(theta) +jsin(theta)

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This problem is more about preliminary theory in my opinion so I tried understanding how they converted the problem from trigonometric functions to exponential by analyzing the Euler Identity.
 
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Rewrite sin(x) and cos(x) in terms of the Euler identity, substitute in the original equation, and force equivalences.
 
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rude man said:
Rewrite sin(x) and cos(x) in terms of the Euler identity, substitute in the original equation, and force equivalences.

Thank you for the response sir but I really do not see how that works. How can one simply say that 2.5cos(3t) = 2.5e^(3jt). I thought cos(theta) = 1/2(e^j(theta) + e^-j(theta)) determined by the subtraction of 2 mcclauirin series.
 
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Thank you for the response sir but I really do not see how that works. How can one simply say that 2.5cos(3t) = 2.5e^(3jt).
You can't.
I thought cos(theta) = 1/2(e^j(theta) + e^-j(theta))
Right. Use that and the similar expression for sin(theta) and combine coefficients of ej3t and e-j3t.
 
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rude man said:
You can't. Right. Use that and the similar expression for sin(theta) and combine coefficients of ej3t and e-j3t.
Oh I see! That makes a lot of sense thank you kindly.
 
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