Ch. 5 - Trigonometric Identities

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Ch. 5 - Trigonometric Identities

Problema 5.43

Capitolo 6, Problema 5.43

Simplify each expression.
± √[(1 + cos (x/4))/2]

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Recognize that the expression inside the square root, \(\frac{1 + \cos\left(\frac{x}{4}\right)}{2}\), matches the form of the half-angle identity for cosine: \(\cos^2\left(\frac{\theta}{2}\right) = \frac{1 + \cos(\theta)}{2}\).

Identify \(\theta\) such that \(\theta = \frac{x}{2}\), so that \(\frac{\theta}{2} = \frac{x}{4}\). This means the expression inside the root is \(\cos^2\left(\frac{x}{4}\right)\).

Rewrite the square root expression as \(\pm \sqrt{\cos^2\left(\frac{x}{4}\right)}\).

Since the square root of a square is the absolute value, simplify to \(\pm \left| \cos\left(\frac{x}{4}\right) \right|\).

Finally, consider the \(\pm\) sign and the absolute value to write the simplified form as \(\pm \cos\left(\frac{x}{4}\right)\), noting that the sign depends on the context or domain of \(x\).

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Half-Angle Identity for Cosine

The half-angle identity expresses the cosine of half an angle in terms of the cosine of the original angle: cos(θ/2) = ±√[(1 + cos θ)/2]. This formula helps simplify expressions involving cosines of fractional angles by rewriting them in a square root form.

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Simplifying Square Root Expressions

Simplifying square root expressions involves recognizing perfect squares and applying algebraic manipulation to reduce the expression to its simplest form. Understanding when to apply the ± sign is crucial, as it depends on the angle's quadrant or domain.

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The ± sign in trigonometric identities depends on the angle's quadrant, which determines the sign of the trigonometric function. Knowing the domain of x/4 helps decide whether the positive or negative root applies, ensuring the correct simplification.

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