Proving Trigonometric Equations

Section 7.1 Basic Trigonometric Identities A statement of equality between two expressions that is true for all values of the variable(s) for which the expressions are defined is called an identity. An identity involving trigonometric expressions is called a trigonometric identity.

Reciprocal Identities
Recall: If r = 1 (unit circle)

Quotient Identities

Pythagorean Identities
The equation of a unit circle with the center at the origin (0,0) and the radius, r :

The trigonometric identity for the equation of the unit circle using values for x and y from the above box is:

Modify the above equation to get two other Pythagorean identities:

Some Hints:

- Leave the more simple side alone. Try to manipulate the more complicated side - Look for Trig Identities to substitute in - Convert everything to sine and cosine - Sometimes you need to multiply expressions out and simplify - Sometimes you need to factor an expression - Keep trying Using the Trigonometric Identities, simplify the following expressions: = _______ 1. ________

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