Proof that: \(\displaystyle{{\cos}^{{2}}{10}^{\circ}}+{{\cos}^{{2}}{50}^{\circ}}-{{\sin{{40}}}^{\circ}{{\sin{{80}}}^{\circ}=}}{\frac{{{3}}}{{{4}}}}\)

Hanzikoval1pa

Hanzikoval1pa

Answered question

2022-03-30

Proof that:
cos210+cos250sin40sin80=34

Answer & Explanation

Jonathon Hanson

Jonathon Hanson

Beginner2022-03-31Added 9 answers

cos(A+B)cos(AB)=cos2Asin2B
cos210+cos250=cos210sin250+1=cos60cos40+1
=cos402+1
Use Werner Formulas to find 2sin40sin80=cos40cos120
Now, cos120=cos(18060)=cos60=12

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