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Question from Anne, a student:

Prove:
(2tanx-sin2x)/2sin^2x=tanx

Hi Anne,

On both sides substitute sinx/cosx for tanx. Write sin2x as 2 sinx cosx and simplify the left side.

Write back if you need more help,
Penny

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