If cos y = x cos (a + y), with cos a ≠ ± 1, prove that


Given, cos y = x cos (a + y)


Differentiating both sides with respect to x





…………..(I)


Since, cos y = x cos (a + y) x = cos y/cos (a + y)


Substituting the value of x in (I)







Hence, proved


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