Proving Trig Identities: Strategies and Tips
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Learn how to prove trigonometric identities by manipulating both sides until they are equal, using various strategies and tips. Work through examples to understand the process fully.
Proving Trig Identities: Strategies and Tips
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Section 3-2 Proving Trig Identities
Objective • In this section we will prove that two identities are equal.
Solving Trig Identities • YOU WILL SOLVE THESE TWO DIFFERENT WAYS • Start with one side, and manipulate until it equals the other side • Manipulate both sides until they are equal
Strategies/Tips • If one of the sides of the identity has a fraction, try to get a common denominator and combine. • Try to rewrite one side in terms of only sinx and cosx. • If one of the sides is in factored form, try multiplying it out.
Strategies/Tips 4. Work with the more complicated side first 5. When there is a squared function ( ) you will usually use one of the Pythagorean identities. 6. When both sides are complicated, simplify both so they match