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cos(A-B) - cos(A+B) =

Answer: 2sinA sinB.

  • A 2sinA sinB
  • B 2cosA cosB
  • C 2sinA cosB
  • D 2cosA sinB

Correct answer: A. 2sinA sinB

Explanation: cos(A-B) = cosA cosB + sinA sinB. cos(A+B) = cosA cosB - sinA sinB. Difference = 2 sinA sinB.

xy0 deg30 deg45 deg (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2)60 deg90 degcos45sin45

Unit circle with standard angles 0, 30, 45, 60, 90 degrees; at 45 degrees the point is (cos45, sin45) = (1/sqrt2, 1/sqrt2).

Concept context

Ratios, identities, and applications in triangles

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