Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Analytic Trigonometry - Section 6.4 Trigonometric Identities - 6.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 498: 96

Answer

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Work Step by Step

$LHS=(sin\alpha-cos\beta)^2+(cos\beta+sin\alpha)(cos\beta-sin\alpha) =sin^2\alpha+cos^2\beta-2sin\alpha cos\beta+cos^2\beta-sin^2\alpha =-2cos\beta(sin\alpha-cos\beta)=RHS$
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