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Proof of Compound Angle Formula
cos (α + β)

We will learn step-by-step the proof of compound angle formula cos (α + β). Here we will derive formula for trigonometric function of the sum of two real numbers or angles and their related result. The basic results are called trigonometric identities.

The expansion of cos (α + β) is generally called addition formulae. In the geometrical proof of the addition formulae we are assuming that α, β and (α + β) are positive acute angles. But these formulae are true for any positive or negative values of α and β.

Now we will prove that, cos (α + β) = cos α cos β - sin α sin β; where α and β are positive acute angles and α + β < 90°.

Let a rotating line OX rotate about O in the anti-clockwise direction. From starting position to its initial position OX makes out an acute ∠XOY = α.

Again, the rotating line rotates further in the same direction and starting from the position OY makes out an acute ∠YOZ = β.

Thus, ∠XOZ = α + β < 90°.    

We are suppose to prove that, cos (α + β) = cos α cos β - sin α sin β.


Construction: On the bounding line of the compound angle (α + β) take a point A on OZ, and draw AB and AC perpendiculars to OX and OY respectively. Again, from C draw perpendiculars CD and CE upon OX and AB respectively.

Proof of Compound Angle Formula cos (α + β)

Proof: From triangle ACE we get, ∠EAC = 90° - ∠ACE = ∠ECO = alternate ∠COX = α.

Now, from the right-angled triangle AOB we get,

cos (α + β) = OBOA

                = ODBDOA

                = ODOA - BDOA

                = ODOA - ECOA

                = ODOCOCOA - ECACACOA

                = cos α cos β - sin ∠EAC sin β

                = cos α cos β - sin α sin β, (since we know, ∠EAC = α)

Therefore, cos (α + β) = cos α cos β - sin α sin β.  Proved

 

1. Using the t-ratios of 30° and 45°, evaluate cos 75°

Solution:

   cos 75°

= cos (45° + 30°)

= cos 45° cos 30° - sin 45° sin 30

= 1232 - 1212

= 3122

2. Find the values of cos 105°

Solution:

Given, cos 105°

= cos (45° + 60°)

= cos 45° cos 60° - sin 45° sin 60°

= 1212 - 1232

= 1322


3. If sin A = 110, cos B = 25 and A, B are positive acute angles, then find the value of (A + B).

Solution:

Since we know that, cos2 A = 1 - sin2 A

                                      = 1 - (110)2

                                      = 1 - 110

                                      = 910

                             cos A = ± 310

Therefore, cos A = 310,  (since, A is a positive acute angle)

Again, sin2 B = 1 - cos2 B

                  = 1 - (25)2

                  = 1 - 45

                  = 15

           sin B = ± 15              

Therefore, sin B = 15, (since, B is a positive acute angle)

Now, cos (A + B) = cos A cos B - sin A sin B

                        = 31025 - 11015

                        = 652 - 152

                        = 552

                        = 12

    ⇒ cos (A + B) = cos π/4   

Therefore, A + B = π/4.


4. Prove that cos (π/4 - A) cos (π/4 - B) - sin (π/4 - A) sin (π/4 - B) = sin (A + B)

Solution:

L.H.S. = cos (π/4 - A) cos (π/4 - B) - sin (π/4 - A) sin (π/4 - B)

         = cos {(π/4 - A) + (π/4 - B)}

         = cos (π/4 - A + π/4 - B)

         = cos (π/2 - A - B)

         = cos [π/2 - (A + B)]

         = sin (A + B) = R.H.S.  Proved.

 

5. Prove that sec (A + B) = secAsecB1tanAtanB

Solution:

L.H.S. = sec (A + B)

         = 1cos(A+B)

         = 1cosAcosBsinAsinB, [Applying the formula of cos (A + B)]

         = 1cosAcosBcosAcosBcosAcosB+sinAsinBcosAcosB, [dividing numerator and denominator by cos A cos B]

          = secAsecB1tanAtanB.  Proved

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