Sum and Difference Formulas PROVE

In summary, the given formulas state that the sum of sine and cosine of two angles is equal to the sine of the first angle multiplied by the cosine of the second angle, plus the cosine of the first angle multiplied by the sine of the second angle. Using this knowledge, we can prove that the difference of sine and cosine of two angles is equal to the sine of the first angle multiplied by the cosine of the second angle, minus the cosine of the first angle multiplied by the sine of the second angle. This can be shown by using the fact that A - B is equivalent to A + (-B) and applying the properties of odd and even functions for sine and cosine, respectively.
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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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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.
 

1. What are sum and difference formulas?

Sum and difference formulas are trigonometric identities that express the sum or difference of two angles in terms of other trigonometric functions. They are commonly used to simplify trigonometric expressions and solve equations.

2. How do you prove sum and difference formulas?

To prove sum and difference formulas, we start by using the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent and manipulate the expressions using algebraic rules and trigonometric identities. We also use the unit circle and geometric properties of triangles to show that the formulas hold true for all values of the angles.

3. What are the most commonly used sum and difference formulas?

The most commonly used sum and difference formulas are:

  • sin(A ± B) = sinAcosB ± cosAsinB
  • cos(A ± B) = cosAcosB ∓ sinAsinB
  • tan(A ± B) = (tanA ± tanB)/(1 ∓ tanAtanB)

4. How are sum and difference formulas helpful in solving trigonometric equations?

Sum and difference formulas can be used to rewrite complicated trigonometric expressions into simpler forms, making it easier to solve equations. They also allow us to find exact values of trigonometric functions without using a calculator.

5. Can sum and difference formulas be extended to multiple angles?

Yes, sum and difference formulas can be extended to multiple angles. For example, sin(A + B + C) = sinAcosBcosC + cosAsinBcosC + cosAcosBsinC - sinAsinBsinC. These formulas can be used to simplify expressions with more than two angles and solve equations involving multiple angles.

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