Solve tan^2a=tanbtanc: Prove and Simplify

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The discussion focuses on proving the equation tan^2a = tanbtanc, starting from the relationship sin(a+b)/sin(a+c) = [sin(2b)/sin(2c)]^(1/2). Participants emphasize the importance of squaring the equations to simplify and manipulate terms, ultimately leading to the desired proof. It is noted that while there is no direct relation between the angles, the initial equality can be used to derive necessary connections. Various trigonometric identities, such as those for sine and cosine, are suggested to aid in the calculations. The consensus is that, despite the complexity, the proof can be achieved through careful algebraic manipulation.
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sin(a+b)/sin(a+c)=[ sin(2b)/sin(2c)]^(1/2)
then prove tan^2a=tanbtanc
I have reached till {tan(a)cos(b)+ sin(b)} * {sin(c)cos(c)}^(1/2)=
{tan(a)cos(c)+sin(c)}* { sin(b) cos(b)}^(1/2)
 
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shravan said:
sin(a+b)/sin(a+c)=[ sin(2b)/sin(2c)]^(1/2)
then prove tan^2a=tanbtanc
I have reached till {tan(a)cos(b)+ sin(b)} * {sin(c)cos(c)}^(1/2)=
{tan(a)cos(c)+sin(c)}* { sin(b) cos(b)}^(1/2)


Can you assume that a+b+c = 180 degrees ?

I think there is something missing in your question. How elese can you prove the first equality ?

Or is it given ? In that case, you can find a connection between the angles by manipulating this first equality.

marlon
 
you have all the info you need. i squared everything, and then solved for tan^2a. its messy, but it does work out. when you square it all, the tana terms cancel. and then you just have to factor and divide ect.
 
no there is no relation between the angles.the relation given is not going to help much. I think I will be getting a method for that sum.however thank u
 
it works out. i said that already. just keep trucking. like i said, square everything and start gathering terms. its just a lot of math, but it does work.
 
try using some of these identities

Tan=cos/sin

Sin(a+b)=
SinaCosb+CosaSinb

Cos(a+b)
CosaCosb-SinaSinb

ya that's my knowledge of trig
 
the OP already used those identities. the only other identy needed is knowing tanx= sinx/cosx. otherwise its all just rearranging the equation.
 
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