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Power-Reduction Identities
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Identity Type
Formula
Sine
\[ \sin^2 x = \frac{1 - \cos 2x}{2} \]
Cosine
\[ \cos^2 x = \frac{1 + \cos 2x}{2} \]
Tangent
\[ \tan^2 x = \frac{1 - \cos 2x}{1 + \cos 2x} \]