Math Problem Statement

Write the product as a sum. sin(3x) cos(4x)

Solution

To express the product sin(3x)cos(4x)\sin(3x) \cos(4x) as a sum, we use the product-to-sum identity:

sinAcosB=12[sin(A+B)+sin(AB)]\sin A \cos B = \frac{1}{2} \left[ \sin(A+B) + \sin(A-B) \right]

Substituting A=3xA = 3x and B=4xB = 4x:

sin(3x)cos(4x)=12[sin(3x+4x)+sin(3x4x)]\sin(3x) \cos(4x) = \frac{1}{2} \left[ \sin(3x + 4x) + \sin(3x - 4x) \right]

=12[sin(7x)+sin(x)]= \frac{1}{2} \left[ \sin(7x) + \sin(-x) \right]

Since sin(x)=sin(x)\sin(-x) = -\sin(x), we get:

sin(3x)cos(4x)=12[sin(7x)sin(x)]\sin(3x) \cos(4x) = \frac{1}{2} \left[ \sin(7x) - \sin(x) \right]

This is the sum representation of the given product.


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Here are 5 related problems to explore further:

  1. Express cos(5x)sin(2x)\cos(5x) \sin(2x) as a sum.
  2. Write cos(3x)cos(4x)\cos(3x) \cos(4x) as a sum.
  3. Convert sin(6x)cos(2x)\sin(6x) \cos(2x) into a sum using product-to-sum identities.
  4. Derive the product-to-sum identities from sum-to-product identities.
  5. Use product-to-sum identities to simplify sin(2x)cos(2x)+cos(2x)sin(2x)\sin(2x) \cos(2x) + \cos(2x) \sin(2x).

Tip:

Memorizing product-to-sum formulas can help simplify trigonometric expressions, especially in integration problems!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Product-to-Sum Identities

Formulas

sin A cos B = (1/2) [sin(A+B) + sin(A-B)]

Theorems

Product-to-Sum Identities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12