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Chapter1: Trigonometric Functions
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Problem 1RE: 1. Give the measures of the complement and the supplement of an angle measuring 35°.
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**Equation Simplification Problem**

**Problem 6:**
\[ 1 - \frac{\sin^2 x}{1 + \cos x} = \cos x \]

In this problem, we are given the trigonometric equation and asked to verify its equality or find alternate expressions for the same. 

Steps to approach this problem could include:
1. Simplifying the left-hand side of the equation by using trigonometric identities.
2. Checking for any possible transformations that might make the equation evident.

Use relevant trigonometric identities like the Pythagorean identities:
\[ \sin^2 x + \cos^2 x = 1 \]
\[ \sin^2 x = 1 - \cos^2 x \]

Carefully examine if the identities can help in transforming the given expression to match the right-hand side. 

**Objective:**
By solving this, students will get a better understanding of how trigonometric identities can be used to simplify and verify equations.
Transcribed Image Text:**Equation Simplification Problem** **Problem 6:** \[ 1 - \frac{\sin^2 x}{1 + \cos x} = \cos x \] In this problem, we are given the trigonometric equation and asked to verify its equality or find alternate expressions for the same. Steps to approach this problem could include: 1. Simplifying the left-hand side of the equation by using trigonometric identities. 2. Checking for any possible transformations that might make the equation evident. Use relevant trigonometric identities like the Pythagorean identities: \[ \sin^2 x + \cos^2 x = 1 \] \[ \sin^2 x = 1 - \cos^2 x \] Carefully examine if the identities can help in transforming the given expression to match the right-hand side. **Objective:** By solving this, students will get a better understanding of how trigonometric identities can be used to simplify and verify equations.
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