How to prove that sin^2(x/2) = (sin^2x)/(2(1+cosx))?

gibbokf5

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2022-12-25

How to prove that sin2(x2)=sin2x2(1+cosx)?

Answer & Explanation

wolfnightswimfdi

wolfnightswimfdi

Beginner2022-12-26Added 9 answers

We know
cos2x=cos2xsin2x=12sin2x
Hence
sin2x=12(1cos2x)
Set xt2 so we have
sin2(t2)=12(1cost)
Divide and multiply the LHS with 1+cost hence
PSKsin^2(t/2)=1/2*[((1-cost)*(1+cost))/(1+cost)]=>
sin^2(t/2)=1/2*[(1-cos^2t)/(1+cost)]=>
sin^2(t/2)=1/2*[sin^2t/(1+cost)]ZSK

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