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  • Nov 7, 2012, 02:13 PM
    alli3mma
    how do you prove that (sin2x)/(1+cos2x)=tanx
    I need this to be worked out step by step asap
  • Nov 7, 2012, 02:56 PM
    ebaines
    Try using the identities for sin(2x) and cos(2x).

    sin(2x) = 2 sinxcosx
    cos(2x) = cos^2x - sin^2x = 1 - 2sin^2x = 2 cos^2x -1

    One of these identities for cos(2x) makes your proof come right out.

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