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Consider how the given equation can be modified using all of the various Trigonometric Identities.
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Before we can verify the given identity, we need to first consider which Trigonometric Identities will be useful in this equation. Let's recall the Tangent Identity and the Angle Difference Identities for sine and cosine.
| Tangent Identity | tan A=sin A/cos A |
|---|---|
| Angle Difference Identity for Sine | sin (A-B)= sin A cos B-cos A sin B |
| Angle Difference Identity for Cosine | cos (A-B)= cos A cos B+sin A sin B |
With these relationships in mind, let's verify the identity!
tan A= sin A/cos A
sin (A-B)= sin A cos B-cos A sin B
cos (A-B)= cos A cos B+sin A sin B
a* 1/b= a/b
Write as a difference of fractions
Cancel out common factors
Simplify quotient
sin A/cos A= tan A
We have simplified the numerator. tan A - tan B/(cos A cos B+sin A sin B) * 1cos A cos B Let's now simplify the denominator!
a* 1/b= a/b
Write as a sum of fractions
a/a=1
Write as a product of fractions
sin A/sin B= tan A
We have simplified the denominator. tan A - tan B/1+tan A tan B We started with the left-hand side of the given identity, modified it using other known relationships, and arrived at the right-hand side.
Simplify LHS
We have verified the identity!