Sinhz = 0 iff z=n(pi)i (n=0, +/- 1, +/- 2 ) ~ a question about this?

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The discussion centers on the mathematical properties of the hyperbolic sine and cosine functions, specifically their zeros. It is established that the zeros of the hyperbolic sine function, sinh(z), occur at z = n(π)i for n = 0, ±1, ±2, while the zeros of the hyperbolic cosine function, cosh(z), occur at z = (π/2 + n(π)) for n = 0, ±1, ±2. The user is advised to substitute these values into the definitions of sinh(z) and cosh(z) to demonstrate that they yield zero, clarifying the relationship between the functions and their zeros.

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Homework Statement


I have this weird question in my textbook I'm not even sure which part is the question and what i need to do...

It says

"Give details showing that the zeros of sinhz and coshz are as in statements (14) and (15) "


Homework Equations



(14) sinhz = 0 iff z=n(pi)i (n=0, +/- 1, +/- 2...)

(15) coshz = 0 iff z=(pi/2 + n(pi)) (n=0, +/- 1, +/- 2...)

-sin(iz) = sinh(z)
cos(iz) = cosh(z)
sinh(z) = [e^z - e^(-z) ] /2
cosh(z) = [e^z + e^(-z)]/2

The Attempt at a Solution



I haven't made a start on the question because I don't understand the words and what it wants me to calc?
 
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Substitute the given values into your formulas for sinh and cosh and show they are zero. The words look pretty clear to me. I think you've forgotten an i in your cosh zeros.
 

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