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Simple Trig Identities. Definition of An Identity. Any equation that is true for every number in the domain of the equation. Example 2x + 12 = 2(x + 6) Trig identities Pythagorean Identities Reciprocal identities Ratio identities. Pythagorean Identities. 90º. (x,y). r. y. θ. 0º.
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Definition of An Identity • Any equation that is true for every number in the domain of the equation. • Example • 2x + 12 = 2(x + 6) • Trig identities • Pythagorean Identities • Reciprocal identities • Ratio identities
Pythagorean Identities 90º (x,y) r y θ 0º • Consider that • then 180º x 360º 270º
Ratio Identities • Since we know that and
Working with Identities • Start with one side and turn it into the other • If you get stuck work on the other side and see if you can make them the same
Example • Prove
Working with Identities • Tips • In an expression, look for a part of the expression that looks like part of one of the identities • Substitute that in • Look for factors to cancel • Look for terms of an expression that can be combined to form one of the identities • Also possible to look at identities in different forms
Example • Prove
Example • Prove
Your turn • Prove