Precalculus

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HIGH
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Module
Trigonometric Identities :
Sum, Difference and Cofunction Identities 12
Quarter 2
Pre Calculus
Quarter 2 – Module12 : Trigonometric Identities : Sum, Difference and
Cofunction Identities, First Edition, 2020

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 Precalculus
SENIOR
HIGH
SCHOOL

Module

12
Quarter 2

Trigonometric Identities :
Sum, Difference and Cofunction Identities
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Pre - Calculus for Senior High School Self – Learning Module on
Trigonometric Identities : Sum, Difference and Cofunction Identities

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators from Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its Officer-In-Charge
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Welcome to the Pre - Calculus Self – Learning Module on Trigonometric

Identities :Sum, Difference and Cofunction Identities
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 EXPECTATIONS

Learning Objectives :

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to :

1) apply trigonometric identities to find other trigonometric values ; and

2) simplify trigonometric expressions using sum, difference and cofunction

identities.

PRETEST

Test I. Evaluate the following angles using trigonometric identities.

5
__________ 1. cos 1050 __________ 4. tan
12

𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 55−𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 25
__________ 2. cos __________ 5. 1+𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 25𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 55
12

5
__________ 3. sin __________ 6) cos 220 cos 380 – sin 220 sin 380
12

Test II. Simplify the following expressions using trigonometric identities.

___________________ 1. ( sin x − cos x )2 + ( sin x + cos x )2

___________________ 2. sin ( 5y ) sin ( 2y ) + cos ( 5y ) cos ( 2y )

___________________ 3. ( 1 + cot A tan B ) sin A cos B

___________________ 4. cos ( t + 2𝜋 )
 RECAP
● As expected,
the fundamental trigonometric identities were very useful in simplifying
trigonometric expressions. Today, we will use them to derive other
trigonometric identities.

To recall the fundamental trigonometric identities, try answering

the following questions:

1) What are the fundamental trigonometric identities and their reciprocals?

2) Which of the trigonometric identities are called the quotient identities?

3) Give the Pythagorean Identities involving:

● Sine and Cosine
● Tangent and Secant
● Cotangent and Cosecant

4) Tell whether the given trigonometric function is Odd or Even:

Sine and Cosecant
Cosine and Secant
Tangent and Cotangent

● Let us also revisit some fundamental trigonometric values from the

previous discussions of circular functions on real numbers.

θ in degrees θ in radians sin θ cos θ tan θ csc θ sec θ cot θ

0 0 0 1 0 undefined 1 Undefined
𝜋 1 √3 √3 2√3
30 6 2 2 3
2
3
√3

𝜋 √2 √2
45 4 2 2
1 √2 √2 1

𝜋 √3 1 2√3 √3
60 3 2 2
√3
3
2
3

● Recall also that it is not necessary to memorize the table but it is

important to know the sign of the circular functions in each quadrant.
We take note of the signs and the reference angles to find the exact
value of the other angles.
 LESSON

SUM, DIFFERENCE AND COFUNCTION IDENTITIES

To derive the formula for cos ( u – v ), we let u and v be any real numbers
with 0 < v ≤ u < 2. As shown in Figure 1, the unit circle with the angles u
and v, have terminal sides with points P(u) and P(v) respectively.
If we place the angle (u–v) in standard position as shown in Figure 2,
the distance d from P(u) to P(v) in Figure 1 and the distance from Q(1, 0) to
P(u–v) in Figure 2 are equal. That is : P(u)P(v) = QP(u-v)

Recall also that: P(u) = ( cos u, sin u ) and P(v) = (cos v, sin v) ;
therefore: P(u–v ) = (( cos ( u – v ), sin ( u – v )).

Since x is represented by the cosine function and y by the sine function ;

2
we use the distance formula : d = √ (−𝑥1 )2 + (−𝑦1 )

Figure 1: distance ( d ) of PuPv = √ (𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑢 −𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑣 )2 + (𝑢 −𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑣 )2

Figure 2: distance ( d ) of QP(u-v) =
√ [ 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 ( 𝑢 − 𝑣 ) − 1 ] 2 + [ 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( 𝑢 − 𝑣 )– 0 ]2

Since P(u)P(v) = QP(u-v) :

√ (𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑢 −𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑣 )2 + (𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑢 −𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑣 )2 =
√[𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 (𝑢 − 𝑣) − 1]2 + [𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝑢 − 𝑣)– 0 ]2
Equating the two expressions and squaring both sides :
 2
(√ (𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑢 −𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑣 )2 + (𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑢 −𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑣 )2 ) =
2
(√[𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 (𝑢 − 𝑣) − 1]2 + [𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝑢 − 𝑣)– 0 ]2 )
Simplifying both sides of the equation :
(𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑢 −𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑣 )2 + (𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑢 −𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑣 )2 = [𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 (𝑢 − 𝑣) − 1]2 +
[𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝑢 − 𝑣)– 0 ] 2

Expanding the squares and combining similar terms :

𝑢 − 2 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑢 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑣 + 𝑣 + 𝑢 − 𝑢 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑣 + 𝑣 = (𝑢 − 𝑣) − 2 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 (𝑢 − 𝑣) + 1 + (𝑢 − 𝑣)
Let 𝜃 be u and v, we apply the Pythagorean identity 𝜃 + 𝜃 = 1 :
𝑢 + 𝑢) + 𝑣 + 𝑣) − 2 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑢 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑣 − 2 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑢 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑣 =
[(𝑢 − 𝑣) + (𝑢– 𝑣)] − 2 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 (𝑢 − 𝑣) + 1
Combining similar terms:
1 + 1 – 2 cos u cos v – 2 sin u sin v = 1 –2cos ( u – v ) + 1
We simplify to get the formula: cos ( u – v ) = cos u cos v + sin u sin v

Although we assumed at the start that 0 < v ≤ u < 2, but because cos
( − θ ) = cos θ ( one of the even - odd identities ), this new identity is true for
any real numbers u and v. As before, the variables can take any real values
or angle measures.

Replacing u with A and v with B, we established another Cosine identity:

Cosine Difference Identity: cos ( A – B ) = cos A cos B + sin A sin B
Cosine Sum Identity: cos ( A + B ) = cos A cos B – sin A sin B
𝜋
In the Cosine Difference Identity, if we let A = , we get
2
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
cos ( − 𝐵) = cos cos B + sin sin B
2 2 2
= ( 0 ) cos B + ( 1 ) sin B
𝜋
cos ( – 𝐵 ) = sin B ( cofunction for cosine )
2
𝜋
From this identity, we replace B with – B to get
2
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
cos [ − ( – 𝐵 )] = sin ( – 𝐵)
2 2 2
𝜋
cos B = sin ( – 𝐵 ) ( cofunction for sine )
2
As for the tangent function, we used the cofunctions for sine and cosine
𝜋
𝜋 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( – 𝐵 )
tan ( – 𝐵)= 2
𝜋
2 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 ( – 𝐵 )
2
𝜋 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵
tan ( – 𝐵) = 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵
= cot B ( cofunction for
2
tangent )

We have just derived another set of identities called cofunction

𝜋
identities. Take note that the angle can also be expressed as 90. The
2
cofunction identities for the reciprocal functions also follow:

Cofunction Identities: Reciprocal Cofunctions

 𝜋 𝜋
cos ( – 𝐵 ) = sin B sec ( – 𝐵 ) = csc B
2 2
𝜋 𝜋
sin ( – 𝐵 ) = cos B csc ( – 𝐵 ) = sec B
2 2
𝜋 𝜋
tan ( – 𝐵 ) = cot B cot ( – 𝐵 ) = tan B
2 2
USING IDENTITIES TO FIND OTHER TRIGONOMETRIC VALUES

Given some initial information, we can use the identities to evaluate or

find the values of other trigonometric functions of angle θ.

3
Example 1: If sin θ = − and cos θ > 0. Determine the value of cos θ.
4

SOLUTION:
Using the Pythagorean identity 𝜃 + 𝜃 = 1 and cos θ > 0
𝜃 = 1− 𝜃 transpose 𝜃 to the right side
cos θ =  √1 − 𝜃 extract the square root
3 2 √7
cos θ = √1 − (− ) = we solve for cos θ > 0
4 4

7𝜋
Example 2: Determine the exact value of cos
12

SOLUTION:
7𝜋 7𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
Since we cannot evaluate cos directly, we can write cos = cos ( + ).
12 12 3 4
Observe that these two radian measures are reference angles.
𝜋 𝜋
Let A = 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵 = ; then we use cos ( A + B ) = cos A cos B – sin A sin B
3 4

𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
cos ( + ) = cos 3 𝑐𝑜𝑠 4
– sin 3 𝑠𝑖𝑛 4
substitute the angle in the formula
3 4
1 √2 √3 √2
=( )( )–( )( ) substitute the trigonometric values
2 2 2 2
√2
= ( 1 – √3 ) simplify the terms
4
7𝜋 √2− √6 7𝜋
cos = we solve for cos
12
<0
12 4

SINE SUM AND DIFFERENCE IDENTITIES:

Using the cofunction identities, we now derive the identity for sin ( A+ B ) :
𝜋
sin ( A + B ) = cos [ − ( 𝐴 + 𝐵 )]
2
𝜋
= cos [ ( − 𝐴 ) − 𝐵 )]
2
𝜋 𝜋
sin ( A + B ) = cos ( − 𝐴 ) cos B + sin ( − 𝐴 ) sin B
2 2

Sine Sum Identity: sin ( A + B ) = sin A cos B + cos A sin B

Replacing B with − B and applying the even - odd identity yields to:
 sin ( A - B ) = sin [ A + ( - B ) ]
sin ( A - B ) = sin A cos ( - B ) + cos A sin ( - B )

Sine Difference Identity: sin ( A - B ) = sin A cos B - cos A sin B

TANGENT SUM AND DIFFERENCE IDENTITIES

Recall that tan θ is the ratio of sin θ over cos θ. Given two angles A and B:
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( 𝐴+𝐵 )
tan ( A + B ) = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 ( 𝐴+𝐵 )

Using the sum identities for sine and cosine

𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵 +𝐴𝐵
tan ( A + B ) = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵 −𝐴𝐵

Divide the numerator and denominator by cos A cos B

𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵
+
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵
tan ( A + B ) = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵
−
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵

Simplifying the terms, we established:

𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐴+𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐵
tan ( A + B ) = 1− 𝐴𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐵
Tangent Sum Identity

If we replace B with − B and use the even – odd identity tan ( − θ ) = − tan θ :

tan ( A – B ) = tan [ A + ( – B ) ]

𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐴 + ( −𝐵 )
= 1− 𝐴𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 ( −𝐵 )

𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐴−𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐵
tan ( A – B ) = 1+𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐴𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐵
this is Tangent Difference Identity

We now use these identities to determine some other trigonometric values.

Example 3: Evaluate sin 75

SOLUTION:
Since 750 is not a multiple of the special angles in the unit circle, we rewrite:
sin 750 = sin ( 450 + 300 ) ; Let A = 450 ; B = 300

Used the Sine Sum Identity: sin ( A + B ) = sin A cos B + cos A sin B
Find the exact trigonometric values for the two reference angles:
√2 1
sin 450 = ; sin 300 =
2 2
√2 √3
cos 450 = ; cos 300
=
2 2
Substitute in the formula and solve ( simplify if possible ) :
 sin ( 450 + 300 ) = sin 450 cos 300 + cos 450 sin 300
√2 √3 √2 1 √6 + √2
sin 750 = + =
2 2 2 2 4
Example 4: Determine the exact value of tan 1050

SOLUTION:
Since tan 1050 = tan ( 450 + 600 ), we use the Tangent Sum Identity :
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐴+𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐵
tan ( A + B ) = 1− 𝐴𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐵
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 45 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 60
tan ( A + B ) = 1− 45 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛 60
substitute the angles in the formula
1 + √3
= substitute the values of each angle
1−( 1 ) (√3 )
1 + √3 1 + √3
= rationalize the denominator
1− √3 1+ √3
2
(1 + √3)
= 2 combine similar terms
1− (√3)
1+2 √3+ 3
tan 105 =
0 = – 2 – √3 simplify to solve for the value of tan 1050
−2

1 3 𝜋 𝜋
Example 5: If sin x = and sin y = ; where < x <  and 0<y<
2 13 2 2
Find the value of sin ( x – y ).
SOLUTION:
We first find the values of cos x and cos y using the Pythagorean Identity:
𝑥 + 𝑥=1 ; cos x =  √1 − 𝑥
1 2 √3 𝜋
cos x = – √1 − (− ) =– ( for <x<)
2 2 2
3 2 4 √10 𝜋
cos y = √1 − (− ) = ( for 0<y< )
13 13 2
Let x = A and y = B ; then use sin ( x - y ) = sin x cos y - cos x sin y
1 4 √10 √3 3
Substitute the values in the formula: sin ( x - y ) = (2) ( 13
) - (− ) (13)
2
4 √10 3 √3 4 √10 + 3 √3
Solve for sin ( x + y ) = - =
26 26 26

The sum, difference and cofunction identities can also be used to

simplify trigonometric expressions, as illustrated in the following examples:

1. Simplify the following into a single cosine expression:

a) ( 5y ) cos ( 2y ) + sin ( 5y ) sin ( 2y )
b) cos ( t + 2𝜋 )

SOLUTIONS:

a) Let A = 5y and B = 2y : cos A cos B + sin A sin B

Then apply cosine difference identity:
( 5y ) cos ( 2y ) + sin ( 5y ) sin ( 2y ) = cos ( 5y – 2y )
 cos ( 5y – 2y ) = cos 3y
b) Let A = t and B = 2𝜋 ; then use cosine sum identity:
cos ( A + B ) = cos A cos B – sin A sin B
cos ( t + 2𝜋 ) = cos t cos 2𝜋 – sin t sin 2𝜋
= ( cos t ) ( 1 ) – ( sin t ) ( 0 )
= ( cos t ) ( 1 ) – 0
cos ( t + 2𝜋 ) = cos t

2. Express ( 1 + cot A tan B ) sin A cos B as a sine sum identity.

SOLUTIONS:
( 1 + cot A tan B ) sin A cos B = sin A cos B + cot A tan B sin A cos B
𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵
= sin A cos B + sin A cos B
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵
𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵
= sin A cos B + sin A cos B
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵
( 1 + cot A tan B ) sin A cos B = sin A cos B + cos A sin B = sin ( A + B )

3. Apply the appropriate trigonometric identities to simplify cot ( t + 𝜋 )

into a single cotangent expression.

SOLUTIONS:
First, use the quotient identity for cotangent. Then, use the cosine sum
identity in the numerator and the sine sum identity for the denominator.
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 ( 𝑡+ 𝜋 ) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜋 –𝑡𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜋
cot ( t + 𝜋 ) = 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( 𝑡+ 𝜋 ) = 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜋 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑡𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜋
( 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑡 ) ( −1 ) – 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑡 ( 0 )
= ( 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑡 ) ( −1 ) + 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑡 ( 0 )
−𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑡 – 0
= − 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑡 + 0
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑡
cot ( t + 𝜋 ) = 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑡
= cot t

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1: Practice !

Express each given function as a sum or difference of two reference

angles. (no need to find the value):
5
______________ 1) tan 750 ____________ 4) tan
12
7𝜋
______________ 2) cos ____________ 5) cos 150
12
______________ 3) sin 1050 ____________ 6) sin
12
ACTIVITY 2: Keep Practicing!

Apply the appropriate trigonometric identities to find the exact values

of the following angles. Write your final answer on the space provided:

13
_______________ 1) csc ______________ 4) cos
3 12
7𝜋 5
_______________ 2) sec − ______________ 5) sin
6 12
7𝜋 7𝜋
_______________ 3) cot ______________ 6) tan
12 12

WRAP-UP

o Points to Ponder :

⮚ Name the sum, difference and cofunction identities for Cosine, Sine and
Tangent.

⮚ How do we make these identities useful in determining the values of

other trigonometric functions of an angle?

⮚ Can you apply these identities in finding the values for the
corresponding reciprocals such as Secant, Cosecant and Cotangent?

VALUING

As an individual, each one of you has your own identity. Every single
day, you would try your best to be a better person to the point that you
strive for perfection. The summation of your true identity is your strengths
and weaknesses. They’re just like cofunctions; one cannot exist without
the other. Knowing the difference between these two aspects of your
personality will guide you in aiming for excellence rather than perfection.

Do you consider excellence and perfection as cofunctions too? Why?

 POSTTEST
Multiple Choice: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

√2
______ 1) Given : sin  = is in quadrant 2, what is the possible value of  ?
2
3𝜋 3𝜋 5𝜋 5𝜋
a. – 4
b.
4
c. – 4
d.
4
13𝜋
______ 2) What is the exact value of ?
3
√3 2√3 √3
a. − b. c. d. √3
3 3 2
______ 3) Express sin (  – t ) as a single sine expression.
a. sin  c. sin t
b. – sin t d. – sin t
______ 4) The given expression can be simplified using which identity ?
sin ( 5x ) sin ( 2x ) + cos ( 5x ) cos ( 2x )
a. Cosine Difference Identity c. Sine Difference Identity
b. Cosine Sum Identity d. Sine Sum Identity
______ 5) Which of the following is the simplified form of the
expression ( 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝑥 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝑥 ) − ( 𝑐𝑠𝑐 2 𝑥 − 𝑐𝑜𝑡 2 𝑥 )
a. 0 c. 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝑥
b. 2 d. 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝑥
______ 6) Given : cos x = lies in quadrant 4 and sin y = in quadrant 1.
13
Find cos ( x + y )
63 65 63 65
a. – 65
b. – 63
c. d.
65 63
𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝐴𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝐵−1
______ 7) What is the simplified form of the expression 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝐴+𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝐵
a. sec ( 𝐴 − 𝐵 ) c. cot ( 𝐴 − 𝐵 )
b. sec ( 𝐴 + 𝐵 ) d. 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑡 ( 𝐴 + 𝐵 )

______ 8) Apply trigonometric identities to find the value of cos 380 cos 220 –
sin 380 sin 220
1 1 1 1
a. b. – c. – d.
4 2 4 2

𝜋
______ 9) Given the following equations : i. tan ( – 𝐵 ) = cot B
2
𝜋
ii. cot ( – 𝐵 ) = tan B
2
Which of the following is/are cofunction identities ?
a. i only c. Both i and ii
b. ii only d. Neither i nor ii

______ 10) Which of the following is not a sum / difference identity ?

a. 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 (𝑥 − 𝑦) =𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑦 −𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑥 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑦
c. 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝑥 + 𝑦) =𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑥 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑦 +𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑦
b. 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 (𝑥 + 𝑦) =𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑦 −𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑥 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑦
d. 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝑥 − 𝑦) =𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑥 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑦 −𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑦
 KEY TO CORRECTION

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