Reflection:
1. An identity is something that it is always true. To rove an identity we use several steps to prove or show how an equation can equal something else. To verify also means that an equation might have two sides and they must equal. Identities are used to prove how those two sides can equal each other. To verify only one side can be touched as we are trying to prove how it is equal to the other side. To verify we must always try to simplify the equation and have it in its simplest terms so it can equal the other side.
2. I have found it helpful to memorize most of the identities. If i have them memorized I find it easier to work with problems since i can make connections. I also think it is very helpful to try to turn everything in terms of sine and cosine since most identities have them. It is also helpful to separate if possible and work out one part at a time. I find it helpful to write the problem in a different paper than the one you sure solving in it to make as many changes and corrections. A crucial part is to write what steps we are doing to solve it to follow the thought process of the problem better.
3. When i have to solve a problem, the first thing I do is try to see if everything is in terms in cosine or sine, or if there is a need to change them into sine or cosine. The second thing I do is try to identify the problem and see what i need to do to it to make it work. I later look for any identities that might be possible. The next thing I do is combine or multiply anything that needs to be together. I later move make identities with the pieces I got in the previous step. After I combine everything i check to make sure if i can simplify my answer further or change it to a simpler form.
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