A few days ago
Anonymous

High School Math question TRIG simplify 4cos^2(6x)-2?

the possible answers are

2cos3x

4cos3x

2cos12x

4cos12x

Thanks in advance, also please tell me how you did it, not just the answer…

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A few days ago
Anonymous

Favorite Answer

Use the formula:

2cos^2(a) – 1 = cos(2a)

putting a = 6x.

Then:

2cos^2(6x) – 1 = cos(12x)

Doubling:

4cos^2(6x) – 2 = 2cos(12x).

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