Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 7 - Section 7.2 - Addition and Subtraction Formulas - 7.2 Exercises - Page 551: 2

Answer

Subtraction $cos(x - y)= cos\ x\ cos\ y + sin\ x\ sin\ y$

Work Step by Step

If we know the values of the sine and cosine of $x$ and $y$, we can find the value of $cos(x - y)$ by using the Subtraction Formula for Cosine. State the formula: $cos(x - y)= cos\ x\ cos\ y + sin\ x\ sin\ y$
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