In Class 11 Trigonometry, resolving complex trigonometric equations often requires converting the sum or difference of two angles into a product. The formulas for dealing with $\cos C$ and $\cos D$ are incredibly important for calculus and algebra.
These formulas are collectively known as the 'Sum to Product' trigonometric identities.
They are frequently used in physics to calculate the interference patterns of sound and light waves.
When adding two cosine functions, the formula converts the sum into a product of cosines:
$\cos C + \cos D = 2 \cos \left(\frac{C + D}{2}\right) \cdot \cos \left(\frac{C - D}{2}\right)$
When subtracting two cosine functions, the formula converts the difference into a product of sines. Pay close attention to the negative sign!
$\cos C - \cos D = -2 \sin \left(\frac{C + D}{2}\right) \cdot \sin \left(\frac{C - D}{2}\right)$
(Alternatively, to avoid the negative sign outside, it is often written as: $2 \sin (\frac{C + D}{2}) \cdot \sin (\frac{D - C}{2})$)
Question: Simplify $\cos 60^\circ + \cos 20^\circ$.
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