Symmetrya. Use infinite series to show that cos x is an

Chapter 8, Problem 77AE

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QUESTION:

Symmetry

a. Use infinite series to show that cos x is an even function. That is, show cos x = cos (-x).

b. Use infinite series to show that sin x is an odd function. That is, show sin x = -sin (-x).

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QUESTION:

Symmetry

a. Use infinite series to show that cos x is an even function. That is, show cos x = cos (-x).

b. Use infinite series to show that sin x is an odd function. That is, show sin x = -sin (-x).

ANSWER:

Solution 77AE

Step 1:

In this problem we have to prove cos x is an even function and sin x is an odd function using infinite series.

a. Use infinite series to show that cos x is an even function. That is, show

The Taylor series expansion for is

Now to prove that is an even function, we should prove

Put in

               

               

Therefore is an even function.

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