Prove the identity 1+\sin x=2\cos^2(45^\circ-\frac{x}{2})

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2022-02-26

Prove the identity
1+sinx=2cos2(45x2)

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Kathleen Mcpherson

Kathleen Mcpherson

Beginner2022-02-27Added 9 answers

1+sinx=2cos2(45x2)
cos2α=2cos2α1
cos2(45x2)=cos(90x)=cos90cosx+sin90sinx=0+1sinx=sinx

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