Verifying Trigonometric Identities Pt 1

Using the fundemental identities and the Pythagorean Identities, I go over multiple examples of verifying trigonometric identities. It is very important in proofs that you do not handle it like an equation moving terms and factors from side to side. NOTE from: Rick A We should use the 'triple hyphen' to indicate an identity instead of an equation so students don't think your solving an equation. I get this notion from recalling the textbooks from my high-school days. I was corrected that what I am trying to prove should not be within the body of the proof. This implies it has already been assumed to be true. So proofs should be shown like this example: cos^2(x)(tan^2(x)+1)=1 Proof: cos^2(x)(tan^2(x)+1)=cos^2(x)*sec^2(x) =cos^2(x)(1/cos^2(x)) =1 Verifying Trigonometric Identities Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8k-sS7qRts Verifying Trigonometric Identities Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAnw4ImaPK0 Check out http://www.ProfRobBob.com, there you will find my lessons organized by class/subject and then by topics within each class. Find free review test, useful notes and more at http://www.mathplane.com If you'd like to make a donation to support my efforts look for the "Tip the Teacher" button on my channel's homepage www.YouTube.com/Profrobbob