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QuestionProve that Cos2θ+Sin2θ=1\operatorname{Cos}^{2} \theta+\operatorname{Sin}^{2} \theta=1. Do all rough work on the answer scripts.

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. θ\theta is a real number. . We are using standard trigonometric identities and properties.
3. We are assuming the standard definitions of sine and cosine functions.

STEP 2

We will use the Pythagorean identity in trigonometry, which states that for any real number θ\theta, the square of the sine of θ\theta plus the square of the cosine of θ\theta equals1.
Sin2θ+Cos2θ=1\operatorname{Sin}^{2} \theta + \operatorname{Cos}^{2} \theta =1

STEP 3

This is a fundamental identity in trigonometry and does not require further proof. However, if we want to derive it, we can do so from the unit circle definition of sine and cosine.

STEP 4

In the unit circle, for any angle θ\theta, the cosine of θ\theta is the x-coordinate of the point on the unit circle, and the sine of θ\theta is the y-coordinate.

STEP 5

The equation of the unit circle is x2+y2=1x^{2} + y^{2} =1.

STEP 6

Substitute cosθcos \theta for xx and sinθsin \theta for yy in the equation of the unit circle.
Cos2θ+Sin2θ=1\operatorname{Cos}^{2} \theta + \operatorname{Sin}^{2} \theta =1

STEP 7

This is exactly the identity we wanted to prove. Therefore, we have shown that for any real number θ\theta, Cos2θ+Sin2θ=1\operatorname{Cos}^{2} \theta + \operatorname{Sin}^{2} \theta =1.

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