What is the proof for 2sin2θ - 1 = sin2θ - cos2θ?

In summary, the given equation is 2sin2θ - 1 = sin2θ - cos2θ. The left side can be simplified to sin2θ, but the right side cannot be simplified any further. The identities used in this problem are the double angle identity for sine and the identity cos2θ = 1 - sin2θ.
  • #1
Veronica_Oles
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Homework Statement



2sin2θ - 1 = sin2θ - cos2θ

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I am unsure of how to prove these.

So far all I have is

Left side= 2sin2θ - 1
=sin2sin2-1

And I know that right side is equal to 1.

But otherwise not sure where to go from there.
 
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Veronica_Oles said:

Homework Statement



2sin2θ - 1 = sin2θ - cos2θ

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I am unsure of how to prove these.

So far all I have is

Left side= 2sin2θ - 1
=sin2sin2-1

And I know that right side is equal to 1.

But otherwise not sure where to go from there.
The right side is not 1.

2x2 ≠ x2⋅x2 .

So certainly, 2sin2θ ≠ sin2θ ⋅sin2θ
 
  • #3
SammyS said:
The right side is not 1.

2x2 ≠ x2⋅x2 .

So certainly, 2sin2θ ≠ sin2θ ⋅sin2θ
I see where I went wrong now.
 
  • #4
SammyS said:
The right side is not 1.

2x2 ≠ x2⋅x2 .

So certainly, 2sin2θ ≠ sin2θ ⋅sin2θ
Would I change right side to sin^2x - 1 - sin^2x?
 
  • #5
Veronica_Oles said:

Homework Statement



2sin2θ - 1 = sin2θ - cos2θ

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I am unsure of how to prove these.

So far all I have is

Left side= 2sin2θ - 1
=sin2sin2-1

And I know that right side is equal to 1.

But otherwise not sure where to go from there.

Veronica_Oles said:
Would I change right side to sin^2x - 1 - sin^2x?
It's much simpler than this, and there is no need whatever for double-angle identies. What identities do you already know?
 

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