MHB Trigonometric Identity: Tan^2-Sin^2 = Sin^2 Cos^2

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The discussion focuses on the trigonometric identity involving the equation tan²(θ) - sin²(θ) = tan²(θ)sin²(θ). Participants clarify the steps to derive the identity, emphasizing the transformation of tan²(θ) into sin²(θ)/cos²(θ) and simplifying the expression. There is a suggestion to improve the clarity of the title and to explain the derivation process more thoroughly. The use of LaTeX is highlighted for better readability of mathematical expressions. Overall, the thread aims to resolve confusion regarding the identity and its derivation.
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\tan\left({^2}\right)-\sin\left({^2}\right)=\tan\left({^2}\right) \sin\left({^2}\right)
i keep on getting \sin\left({^2}\right)-\sin\left({^2}\right) \cos\left({^2}\right)=\sin\left({^2}\right) \sin\left({^2}\right)
\cos\left({^2}\right) \cos\left({^2}\right)
 
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816318 said:
[math]\tan(2\theta)-\sin(2\theta)=\tan(2\theta)\sin(2\theta)[/math]

i keep on getting [math]\dfrac{\sin(2\theta)-\sin(2\theta) \cos(2\theta)}{\cos(2\theta)}=\dfrac{\sin(2\theta)\sin(2\theta)}{\cos(2\theta)}[/math]

Do you mean

[math]\tan(2\theta)-\sin(2\theta)=\tan(2\theta)\sin(2\theta)[/math] OR [math]\tan^2(\theta)-\sin^2(\theta)=\tan^2(\theta)\sin^2(\theta)[/math]

It would also be better if you used a more descriptive title and explain how you go to your outcome and also what the question is askingedit: I've used the site's LaTeX feature to make it easier to read.
 
\tan^2\theta -\sin^2\theta \;=\; \tan^2\theta \sin^2\theta
\begin{array}{ccc}<br /> \tan^2\theta - \sin^2\theta &amp;=&amp; \dfrac{\sin^2\theta}{\cos^2\theta} - \sin^2\theta \\ \\<br /> &amp; = &amp; \sin^2\theta\left(\dfrac{1}{\cos^2\theta} - 1\right) \\ \\<br /> <br /> &amp; = &amp; \sin^2\theta\left(\dfrac{1-\cos^2\theta}{\cos^2\theta}\right) \\ \\<br /> <br /> &amp; = &amp; \sin^2\theta \left(\dfrac{\sin^2\theta}{\cos^2\theta}\right) \\ \\<br /> <br /> &amp; = &amp; \left(\dfrac{\sin^2\theta}{\cos^2\theta}\right)\sin^2\theta \\ \\<br /> <br /> &amp; = &amp; \tan^2\theta\sin^2\theta\end{array}<br />

 
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