Solving the Equation: (sinθ + cosθ)2 = 1 + 2sinθ cosθ

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Homework Statement


(sinθ + cosθ)2 = 1 + 2sinθ cosθ

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


Would I have to foil out the left side?
 
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Veronica_Oles said:

Homework Statement


(sinθ + cosθ)2 = 1 + 2sinθ cosθ

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


Would I have to foil out the left side?
Why don't you try it? After all, you should be able to expand the square of a binomial expression rather easily.