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Outline simple geometric derivations of the formulas for $\sin (\alpha+\beta)$ and $\cos (\alpha+\beta)$ in the case in which $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are acute angles, with $\alpha+\beta < 90^{\circ} .$ The exercises rely on the accompanying figures, which are constructed as follows. Begin, in Figure $A,$ with $\alpha=\angle G A D, \beta=\angle H A G,$ and $A H=1$ Then, from $H,$ draw perpendiculars to $\overline{A D}$ and to $\overline{A G},$ as shown in Figure $B .$ Finally, draw $\overline{F E} \perp \overline{B H}$ and $\overline{F C} \perp \overline{A D}$ (FIGURES CAN'T COPY) Formula for $\cos (\alpha+\beta) .$ Supply the reasons or steps behind each statement. (a) $\cos (\alpha+\beta)=A B$ (b) $A C=\cos \alpha \cos \beta$ Hint: Use $\triangle A C F$ and the result in Exercise $74(\mathrm{e})$ (c) $E F=\sin \alpha \sin \beta$ (d) $\cos (\alpha+\beta)=\cos \alpha \cos \beta-\sin \alpha \sin \beta$ Hint: $A B=A C-B C$

Outline simple geometric derivations of the
formulas for $\sin (\alpha+\beta)$ and $\cos (\alpha+\beta)$ in the case in which $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are acute angles, with $\alpha+\beta < 90^{\circ} .$ The exercises rely on the accompanying figures, which are constructed as follows. Begin, in Figure $A,$ with $\alpha=\angle G A D, \beta=\angle H A G,$ and $A H=1$ Then, from $H,$ draw perpendiculars to $\overline{A D}$ and to $\overline{A G},$ as shown in Figure $B .$ Finally, draw $\overline{F E} \perp \overline{B H}$ and $\overline{F C} \perp \overline{A D}$
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Formula for $\cos (\alpha+\beta) .$ Supply the reasons or steps behind each statement.
(a) $\cos (\alpha+\beta)=A B$
(b) $A C=\cos \alpha \cos \beta$
Hint: Use $\triangle A C F$ and the result in Exercise $74(\mathrm{e})$
(c) $E F=\sin \alpha \sin \beta$
(d) $\cos (\alpha+\beta)=\cos \alpha \cos \beta-\sin \alpha \sin \beta$
Hint: $A B=A C-B C$

Key Concepts

Angle Addition Theorem

This theorem provides the identities for sine and cosine of a sum of two angles. It expresses sin(?+?) as sin? cos? + cos? sin? and cos(?+?) as cos? cos? ? sin? sin?. The geometric derivation uses the relationships between sides of right triangles constructed via auxiliary lines, making the theorem a fundamental connection between angle measures and side ratios in trigonometry.

Right Triangle Trigonometry

Right triangle trigonometry underpins the definitions of sine and cosine as ratios of specific sides relative to a given acute angle. In the derivation process, these definitions allow one to associate lengths in geometrically constructed triangles with the trigonometric functions of the angles, thereby bridging geometric constructs and algebraic identities.

Geometric Constructions

The derivation of trigonometric identities often relies on constructing figures involving right angles, auxiliary lines, and perpendicular projections. Such constructions depict the relationships between angles and side lengths visually, converting abstract formulas into tangible geometric relationships that can be rigorously analyzed and verified.

Similar Triangles

Similar triangles are a critical concept in geometric derivations because they maintain consistent ratios between corresponding sides. In proofs of trigonometric identities, the identification of similar triangles allows for the establishment of proportional relationships between segments, which in turn leads to the derivation of relationships such as the cosine and sine sum formulas.

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