Trigonometry Lecture NotesChp6

Section 6.1

Recall the fundamental identities:

Fundamental Identities

The reciprocal identities:

sin = 1 csc

csc = 1 sin

cos = 1 s e c

sec = 1 cos

The quotient identities: tan = sin

cos

cot = cos sin

tan = 1 cot

cot = 1 tan

Even-Odd Identities

The cosine and secant functions are even.

cos(-t) = cos t

sec(-t) = sec t

The sine, cosecant, tangent, and cotangent functions are odd.

sin(-t) = - sin t

csc(-t) = - csc t

tan(-t) = - tan t

cot(-t) = - cot t

The Pythagorean Identities

sin2 + cos2 = 1

1+ tan2 = sec2

1+ cot2 = csc2

Using Fundamental Identities to Verify Other Identities

The fundamental trig identities are used to establish other relationships among trigonometric functions. To verify an identity we show that one side of the identity can be simplified so that is identical to the other side. Each side is manipulated independently of the other side of the equation. Usually it is best to start with the more complicated side of the identity.

Example 42 Changing to Sines and Cosines to Verify an Identity

Verify the identity: sec x cot x = csc x.

Solution The left side of the equation contains the more complicated expression. Thus, we work with the left side. Let us express this side of the identity in terms of sines and cosines. Perhaps this strategy will enable us to transform the left side into csc x, the expression on the right.

sec x cot x = 1 ? cos x cosx sin x

= 1 = csc x sin x

Example 43

Verify the identity: sin x tan x + cos x = sec x

Example 44 Using Factoring to Verify an Identity

Verify the identity: cosx - cosxsin2x = cos3x

Example 45 Combining Fractional Expressions to Verify an Identity Verify the identity: cos x + 1+ sin x = 2 sec x

1+ sin x cos x

Example 46 Multiplying the Numerator and Denominator by the Same Factor to Verify an Identity (think rationalizing the numerator or denominator) Verify the identity: sin x = 1- cos x

1+ cos x sin x Example 47 Changing to Sines and Cosines to Verify an Identity Verify the identity: tan x - sin(-x) = tan x

1+ cos x Example 48 Working with Both Sides Separately to Verify an Identity Verify the identity: 1 + 1 = 2 + 2 cot2

1+ cos 1- cos

1. Work with each side of the equation independently of the other side. Start with the more complicated side and transform it in a step-by-step fashion until it looks exactly like the other side.

2. Analyze the identity and look for opportunities to apply the fundamental identities. Rewriting the more complicated side of the equation in terms of sines and cosines is often helpful.

3. If sums or differences of fractions appear on one side, use the least common denominator and combine the fractions.

4. Don't be afraid to stop and start over again if you are not getting anywhere. Creative puzzle solvers know that strategies leading to dead ends often provide

good problem-solving ideas.

Section 6.2 Sum and Difference Formulas

The Cosine of the Difference of Two Angles cos( - ) = cos cos + sin sin

The cosine of the difference of two angles equals the cosine of the first angle times the cosine of the second angle plus the sine of the first angle times the sine of the second angle.

Example 49

Use the difference formula for Cosines to find the Exact Value:

Find the exact value of cos 15?

Solution We know exact values for trigonometric functions of 60? and 45?. Thus, we write 15? as 60? - 45? and use the difference formula for cosines.

cos l5? = cos(60? - 45?) = cos 60? cos 45? + sin 60? sin 45?

Example 50

Find the exact value of cos 80? cos 20? + sin 80? sin 20?.

Example 51

Find the exact value of cos(180?-30?)

Example 52 Verify the following identity: cos( - ) = cot + tan

sin cos

Example 53

Verify the following identity:

cos

x

-

5 4

=

-

2 (cos x + sin x) 2

cos( + ) = cos cos - sin sin cos( - ) = cos cos + sin sin sin( + ) = sin cos + cos sin sin( - ) = sin cos - cos sin

Example 54

Find the exact value of sin(30?+45?)

Example 55

Find the exact value of sin 7 12

Example 56

Show

that

sin

x

-

3 2

=

cos

x

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