SOLUTION: Factor the algebraic expression below in terms of a single trigonometric function. cos x - sin 2^x - 1

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Question 1017096: Factor the algebraic expression below in terms of a single trigonometric function.
cos x - sin 2^x - 1
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor the algebraic expression below in terms of a single trigonometric function.
cos x - sin 2^x - 1
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cos(x)-(1-cos^2(x)) -1
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cos^2(x)+cos(x)-2
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(cos(x)+2)(cos(x)-1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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