Math Problem Statement
Use induction to prove that sinx+sin3x+sin5x+⋯+sin(2n−1)x=1−cos2nx/2sinx for all n≥1 .
Solution
To prove the statement using mathematical induction:
we follow the standard steps of induction.
Step 1: Base Case (n = 1)
For , the left-hand side (LHS) of the equation is: The right-hand side (RHS) for is: Now, using the identity: we substitute into the RHS: Thus, for , both sides are equal, confirming the base case.
Step 2: Inductive Hypothesis
Assume that the formula holds for some , i.e., We need to prove that the formula also holds for .
Step 3: Inductive Step
For , the LHS becomes: By the inductive hypothesis, we can substitute for the sum of the first terms:
We now combine these terms. Using the sum identity for sine: let and , but this step will involve exploring direct term transformations as suitable for your problem
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Mathematical Induction
Trigonometric Series
Sum of Sines
Trigonometric Identities
Formulas
sin A + sin B = 2 sin((A + B) / 2) cos((A - B) / 2)
1 - cos(2x) = 2sin^2(x)
Theorems
Principle of Mathematical Induction
Sum of Sine Functions Identity
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Mathematics or Advanced High School
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