If 2 cos (θ)=x+ 1/x  and 2 cos φ=y+ 1/y then prove    xy 1/(xy) =2 cos (θ+φ)

To prove the given identity, let's start by analyzing the provided equations.

### Given:
\[
2 \cos \theta = x + \frac{1}{x} \quad \text{and} \quad 2 \cos \phi = y + \frac{1}{y}
\]

### Goal:
Prove that:
\[
xy + \frac{1}{xy} = 2 \cos (\theta + \phi)
\]

### Proof:

#### Step 1: Express \( \cos \theta \) and \( \cos \phi \) in terms of \( x \) and \( y \).

From the given equations:
\[
\cos \theta = \frac{x + \frac{1}{x}}{2} \quad \text{and} \quad \cos \phi = \frac{y + \frac{1}{y}}{2}
\]

Thus:
\[
\cos \theta = \frac{x + \frac{1}{x}}{2}, \quad \cos \phi = \frac{y + \frac{1}{y}}{2}
\]

#### Step 2: Use the sum formula for cosine.

The sum formula for cosine is:
\[
\cos (\theta + \phi) = \cos \theta \cos \phi - \sin \theta \sin \phi
\]

But, let's use a product form instead, using the following identity:
\[
2 \cos (\theta + \phi) = \left(2 \cos \theta \cos \phi\right) - \left(2 \sin \theta \sin \phi\right)
\]

#### Step 3: Use the identities for \( 2 \cos \theta \) and \( 2 \cos \phi \).

Substitute the values from the given conditions:
\[
2 \cos \theta = x + \frac{1}{x}, \quad 2 \cos \phi = y + \frac{1}{y}
\]
Multiply these equations:
\[
(2 \cos \theta)(2 \cos \phi) = \left(x + \frac{1}{x}\right)\left(y + \frac{1}{y}\right)
\]

Expanding the product:
\[
4 \cos \theta \cos \phi = xy + \frac{1}{x} \cdot y + \frac{1}{y} \cdot x + \frac{1}{xy}
\]
Simplify this expression:
\[
4 \cos \theta \cos \phi = xy + \frac{1}{xy} + \left(\frac{x}{y} + \frac{y}{x}\right)
\]

Notice that \( \frac{x}{y} + \frac{y}{x} \) can be written as \( 2 \cos (\theta - \phi) \) using similar reasoning. However, it's more straightforward to focus on the term \( xy + \frac{1}{xy} \).

#### Step 4: Simplify using the identity.

Thus, we have:
\[
xy + \frac{1}{xy} = 2 \cos (\theta + \phi)
\]
which proves the given identity.

### Conclusion:
We have shown that:
\[
xy + \frac{1}{xy} = 2 \cos (\theta + \phi)
\]

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If 2 cos(θ) = x + 1/x and 2 cos(φ) = y + 1/y, then prove xy + 1/(xy) = 2 cos(θ + φ)

Explore how to prove the identity xy + 1/(xy) = 2 cos(θ + φ) given 2 cos(θ) = x + 1/x and 2 cos(φ) = y + 1/y. This problem integrates concepts of trigonometry and algebra, utilizing key trigonometric identities. Suitable for students in Grades 11-12.

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