Trig Formula and Exact Value for sin[(2pi/3) + pi]

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The discussion focuses on using the compound angle formula to simplify and find the exact value of sin[(2pi/3) + pi]. The initial attempt yielded -sqrt3/2, but there was uncertainty about its correctness. Participants confirmed that the expression can be rewritten using the sine addition formula, leading to the conclusion that the value simplifies to -sin(pi/3). Ultimately, the consensus is that the initial answer of -sqrt3/2 is indeed correct.
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Homework Statement


Use the appropriate compound angle formula to express the following as a single trigonometric function and then determine the exact value

Homework Equations


(sin2pi/3)(cospi) + (cos2pi)(sinpi)
sin[(2pi/3) + pi]

The Attempt at a Solution



first answer i got -sqrt3/2

unsure if it's right
 
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What compound angle formula are you trying to use?
 
TayTayDatDude said:

Homework Statement


Use the appropriate compound angle formula to express the following as a single trigonometric function and then determine the exact value


Homework Equations


(sin2pi/3)(cospi) + (cos2pi)(sinpi)
sin[(2pi/3) + pi]


The Attempt at a Solution



first answer i got -sqrt3/2

unsure if it's right

Can you please rewrite your original expression?

Is that (sin2п/3)(cosп) + (cos2п/3)(sinп)?

If so, as I can see you used sin(A+B) i.e sin(2п/3 + п).

This is same as sin(п - п/3 + п) or sin(-п/3 + 2п) or -sin(п/3)

If so, I guess your answer is correct.
 

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