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TrigFactor

TrigFactor[expr]
factors trigonometric functions in expr.
  • TrigFactor operates on both circular and hyperbolic functions.
  • TrigFactor splits up sums and integer multiples that appear in arguments of trigonometric functions, and then factors resulting polynomials in trigonometric functions, using trigonometric identities when possible.
  • TrigFactor automatically threads over lists, as well as equations, inequalities and logic functions.
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Basic Examples   (1)
Factor into a product of terms:
Factor into a product of terms:
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Scope   (2)
TrigFactor operates on hyperbolic trigonometric functions:
Applications   (1)
Solve a trigonometric polynomial equation:
Reduce it to elementary trigonometric equations:
Properties & Relations   (2)
Compare TrigExpand, TrigReduce and TrigFactor on the same expression:
TrigFactor threads element-wise over lists, inequalities, equations and logical operations:
Possible Issues   (1)
A trigonometric expression can be factored in many different ways:
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