Reflection #1: Unit Q Concepts 1&5

1. To verify a trig function,  it basically means to make one complex looking trig function into a simpler trig function. When you are "verifying" you will have the final trig function after the equals sign which is your goal to end with after you do different steps.

2. Some tricks or tips that you should use is to basically try to make everything into sine and cosine if possible. If you have everything in sine and cosine, it is an easier passageway to cancel out trig functions, if possible, or create a different trig function using these two trig values. One VERY important tip is to not get frustrated! You will somehow find a way to get through all the steps so be patient!

3. I personally do not have a special process when solving these problems. One step I tend to do is find the best way to start the problem by either multiplying by the conjugate, finding the LCD, splitting the problem, or putting everything into sine and cosine. From there, I search for methods to make trig functions cancel or convert one trig function to another. I continue this process until I finally have my solution.