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Double Angle Identities definitions Flashcards

Double Angle Identities definitions
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  • Double Angle Identity

    A trigonometric formula expressing a function of twice an angle in terms of functions of the original angle.
  • Sum Formula

    A trigonometric equation relating the function of a sum of two angles to functions of the individual angles.
  • Sine Double Angle Identity

    An equation stating that the sine of twice an angle equals two times the sine and cosine of the angle.
  • Cosine Double Angle Identity

    A formula showing that the cosine of twice an angle equals the difference of the squares of cosine and sine of the angle.
  • Tangent Double Angle Identity

    A relationship expressing the tangent of twice an angle as a quotient involving twice the tangent and one minus the tangent squared.
  • Pythagorean Identity

    A fundamental trigonometric equation relating the squares of sine and cosine of the same angle.
  • Alternate Form

    A rearranged version of a trigonometric identity, often derived using other fundamental identities.
  • Trig Expression

    A mathematical statement involving trigonometric functions, often simplified using identities.
  • Argument

    The input value or angle for which a trigonometric function is evaluated.
  • Unit Circle

    A circle of radius one centered at the origin, used to define values of trigonometric functions.
  • Simplification

    The process of rewriting a mathematical expression in a more concise or useful form using identities.
  • Verification

    The process of confirming the validity of a trigonometric identity by manipulation and substitution.
  • Cosine Squared

    The result of raising the cosine of an angle to the second power, often appearing in double angle identities.
  • Sine Squared

    The result of raising the sine of an angle to the second power, commonly used in trigonometric identities.
  • Trig Function

    A mathematical function such as sine, cosine, or tangent, relating angles to ratios in right triangles or the unit circle.