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Prove that cos 4x = 1 – 8sin2 x cos2 x

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Solution

L.H.S. = cos 4x

= cos 2(2x)

= 1 – 2 sin2 2x [cos 2A = 1 – 2 sin2 A]

= 1 – 2(2 sin x cos x)2 [sin2A = 2sin A cosA]

= 1 – 8 sin2x cos2x

= R.H.S.


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