Solution
prove
Solution
Solution steps
Manipulating left side
Rewrite using trig identities
Use the Angle Sum identity:
Simplify
Rewrite as
Apply the periodicity of :
Use the following trivial identity:
periodicity table with cycle:
Multiply:
Rewrite as
Apply the periodicity of :
Use the following trivial identity:
periodicity table with cycle:
Apply rule
We showed that the two sides could take the same form
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is sin((5pi)/2+x)=cos(x) ?
The answer to whether sin((5pi)/2+x)=cos(x) is True