Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
Prove that , and find the value of both sides at .
To prove an identity, start with one side and change it step by step into the other. Write ratios in and , use , and , and factorise. One angle where a claim fails shows it is not an identity.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Use the identities. The left side is .
Step 2. Write in sines and cosines. .
Step 3. At 60°. .
Answer: proved; both sides equal at .
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