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The Subtraction Formula for Tangent: tan(a − b)
State and apply the formula tan(a − b) = (tan(a) − tan(b))/(1 + tan(a)tan(b)) to evaluate trig expressions.
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Addition, Subtraction, and Double Angle Formulas
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Prove and apply the addition and subtraction formulas for sine, cosine, and tangent, and use them to derive and apply the double angle formulas.
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