Examples Using Sum, Difference, and Double-Angle Identities

π
1. Find the exact value of cos .
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2. If the sinα = , 0 < α < and cosβ = , < β < 2π , find the exact value of:
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a. sin (α + β )

b. cos (α − β )

c. sin (2α )

d. cos ( 2α )
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3. Find the exact value of sin ⎜ cos −1 + sin −1 ⎟
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4. For each of the following,

a. Sketch the function on your calculator. (You may want to use a Zoom 7:ZTrig Window.)
b. Since each curve is a sinusoidal function, find an equation in the form y = A sin(B (x − C)) that fits
the curve. (Note: Find exact values for A, B, and C. Do not use decimal approximations!)

i. f(x) = sinx ⋅ cosx ii. g(x) = sinx + cosx