Prove that:

Take L.H.S


cos 20° cos 40° cos 80°


Multiplying & Dividing by 2:



{ 2 cos A cos B = cos (A + B) + cos (A – B)}








Multiplying & Dividing by 2:



{ 2 cos A cos B = cos (A + B) + cos (A – B)}





{ cos (180° - A) = - cos A}





= R.H.S


Hence Proved


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