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Which of the following trigonometric identities is equivalent to 1−cosθ+cosθ?

A) 2cos^2 θ

B) 2cosθ

C) cos^ 2θ

D) sin ^2θ

User Miradham
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Final answer:

The trigonometric identity that is equivalent to 1−cosθ+cosθ is 2cos^2θ (option A).

Step-by-step explanation:

The trigonometric identity that is equivalent to 1−cosθ+cosθ is 2cos^2θ (option A).

To see why, we can simplify the expression 1−cosθ+cosθ. Notice that the terms -cosθ and +cosθ cancel each other out, leaving just 1. Therefore, the expression simplifies to 1, which is equal to cos^2θ + sin^2θ. Since cos^2θ + sin^2θ is equal to 2cos^2θ when simplified, the equivalent trigonometric identity is 2cos^2θ (option A).

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