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Formula using \(t=\tan(x/2)\) for JEE
Trigonometrical identities and trigonometrical functions
Formula
\(\sin x=\dfrac{2t}{1+t^2},\quad \cos x=\dfrac{1-t^2}{1+t^2},\quad \tan x=\dfrac{2t}{1-t^2}\)
Variables: \(t=\tan(x/2)\).
Conditions: For \(\tan x\), \(t\neq \pm1\).
Weierstrass substitution, equation solving, rationalization of trigonometric expressions.