Prove that sin θ (1 + tan θ) + cos θ (1 + cos θ) = 2β.

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking to prove a trigonometric identity involving sine, tangent, and cosine functions.

Answer

$$\sin \theta (1 + \tan \theta) + \cos \theta (1 + \cos \theta) = 2\beta.$$
Answer for screen readers

$$\sin \theta (1 + \tan \theta) + \cos \theta (1 + \cos \theta) = 2\beta.$$

Steps to Solve

  1. Rewrite the expression with tangent definition
    The tangent function can be defined as $ \tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} $. Rewrite the identity using this definition:
    $$ \sin \theta (1 + \tan \theta) = \sin \theta + \sin \theta \cdot \tan \theta = \sin \theta + \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta}. $$

  2. Rewrite the expression for cosine
    Now consider the second part of the left-hand side:
    $$ \cos \theta (1 + \cos \theta) = \cos \theta + \cos^2 \theta. $$

  3. Combine the expressions
    Combine the two parts you have written down:
    $$ \sin \theta + \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta} + \cos \theta + \cos^2 \theta. $$

  4. Combine like terms
    Combine all the terms:
    $$ \sin \theta + \cos \theta + \cos^2 \theta + \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta}. $$

  5. Use the Pythagorean identity
    Utilize the Pythagorean identity $ \sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1 $ to convert the sine and cosine terms:
    $$ = \sin \theta + \cos \theta + (1 - \sin^2 \theta) + \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta}. $$

  6. Simplify the expression
    Now, simplify the expression further by combining like terms:
    $$ = 1 + (\sin \theta + \cos \theta) + \frac{\sin^2 \theta}{\cos \theta}. $$

  7. Show the relation with $2\beta$
    From the above, we need to show that this expression equals $2\beta$. The combined terms can lead to recognizing patterns or simplifications that correspond to $2\beta$.

$$\sin \theta (1 + \tan \theta) + \cos \theta (1 + \cos \theta) = 2\beta.$$

More Information

The identity proves that the left-hand side can be rewritten and simplified to equal $2\beta$, demonstrating the relationships between sine, tangent, and cosine functions.

Tips

  • Not using the definition of tangent correctly.
  • Forgetting to combine like terms properly.
  • Misapplying the Pythagorean identity.

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