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Consider how the given equation can be modified using all of the various Trigonometric Identities.
See solution.
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 Angle Difference Identity for the sine.
sin ( A - B ) = sin A cos B - cos A sin B
sin(α-β)=sin(α)cos(β)-cos(α)sin(β)
Distribute -1
cos π/2 = 0
Zero Property of Multiplication
Identity Property of Addition
sin π/2 = 1
Identity Property of Multiplication
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!