Sum and Difference Formulas PROVE

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The discussion focuses on proving the difference formulas for sine and cosine using their respective sum formulas. The key approach involves recognizing that the difference can be rewritten as a sum by substituting -b for b. It is emphasized that sine is an odd function, while cosine is an even function, which aids in the proof process. Participants suggest leveraging these properties to establish the validity of the difference formulas. The conversation highlights the mathematical relationships between the functions to facilitate the proofs.
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Homework Statement



Given this formula

Sum
sin(a+b)=sin(a)*cos(b)+cos(a)*sin(b)

prove this one
Difference
sin(a-b)=sin(a)*cos(b)-cos(a)*sin(b)

Given this formula

Sum
cos(a+b)=cos(a)*cos(b)-sin(a)*sin(b)

prove this one
Difference
cos(a-b)=cos(a)*cos(b)+sin(a)*sin(b)



Homework Equations


(difference and sum equations stated in the problem)



The Attempt at a Solution


I assume it's the same concept for both of them, i just don't know how to go about proving it to be true.
 
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a - b = a + (-b), so sin(a - b) = ?
 
Like Mark44 said, use the fact that A - B = A + (-B).
Hint: Sine is an odd function, which means that f(-x) = -f(x)
2nd hint: Cosine is an even function, which means that f(-x) = f(x)

That should do the trick.
 
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