How to prove sin^2 theta - cos^2 theta = 1 -2cos^2 theta ?

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Jul 17, 2018

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Explanation:

Given: Prove sin^2 theta - cos^2 theta = 1 - 2 cos^2 theta

Use the Pythagorean Identity: " "sin^2 theta+ cos^2 theta = 1

Rearrange the identity: " "sin^2 theta = 1 - cos^2 theta

Start with the left side of the equation and substitute the rearranged identity:

sin^2 theta - cos^2 theta = 1 - cos^2 theta - cos^2 theta

Combine like-terms:

= 1 - 2 cos^2 theta This is the right-side

Q.E.D.