SOLUTION: Write the expression as either the sine, cosine, or tangent of a single angle. sin ( pi/2 ) cos (pi/7) + cos ( pi/2) sin (pi/7) I really confused on this question. Please help

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Question 979410: Write the expression as either the sine, cosine, or tangent of a single angle.
sin ( pi/2 ) cos (pi/7) + cos ( pi/2) sin (pi/7)
I really confused on this question. Please help, I really want to learn hoe to do this for future references! Thank you!

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Learn the angle sum and difference identities for cosine and for sine.

Your example should fit angle sum or difference for sine.
sin%28alpha%2B-+beta%29=sin%28alpha%29cos%28beta%29%2B-+cos%28alpha%29sin%28beta%29