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Homework Statement
I did the question with help, but did not understand why did we multiply e^-i(x/2)
How do I know what to multiply for getting the real part of a complex number in exponential form?
You need to give us more information. I don't know what problem you're trying to solve.Lchan1 said:Homework Statement
I did the question with help, but did not understand why did we multiply e^-i(x/2)
How do I know what to multiply for getting the real part of a complex number in exponential form?
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The Attempt at a Solution
The purpose of deriving Lagrange's trig identity is to simplify complex numbers expressed in exponential form and to express them in terms of their real and imaginary parts. This identity is useful in many areas of mathematics, such as complex analysis and Fourier analysis.
Lagrange's trig identity is derived by using the Euler's formula, which states that e^(ix) = cos(x) + i sin(x). By substituting a complex number in exponential form into this formula, we can separate the real and imaginary parts and obtain the trig identity.
The formula for the real part of a complex number in exponential form is Re(z) = (e^(ix) + e^(-ix)) / 2, where z is a complex number and x is the angle of the complex number in polar form.
The real part of a complex number in exponential form is useful in simplifying complex expressions and solving problems in mathematics and engineering. It also helps in visualizing and understanding the behavior of complex numbers in the complex plane.
Yes, there are other trig identities that are related to Lagrange's trig identity, such as the imaginary part of a complex number in exponential form and the De Moivre's theorem. These identities are all connected and can be derived from each other.