To prove the given equation:
Cos x + cos^2x = 1/2 - sin^2x
We know the identity:
sin^2x + cos^2x = 1
So, cos^2x = 1 - sin^2x
Substitute this into the given equation:
cos x + (1 - sin^2x) = 1/2 - sin^2x
Rearrange terms:
cos x + 1 - sin^2x = 1/2 - sin^2x
cos x + 1 = 1/2
cos x = -1/2
Therefore, the given equation is not correct.
To prove the given equation:
Cos x + cos^2x = 1/2 - sin^2x
We know the identity:
sin^2x + cos^2x = 1
So, cos^2x = 1 - sin^2x
Substitute this into the given equation:
cos x + (1 - sin^2x) = 1/2 - sin^2x
Rearrange terms:
cos x + 1 - sin^2x = 1/2 - sin^2x
cos x + 1 = 1/2
cos x = -1/2
Therefore, the given equation is not correct.