Hyperbolic square sum identity

\cosh^2x + \sinh^2x = \cosh(2x)

Proof

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QuestionAnswer
What is the formula for \sinh x?\sinh x = \frac{e^x - e^{-x}}{2}
What is the formula for \cosh x?\cosh x = \frac{e^x + e^{-x}}{2}
What does \sinh^2 x equal when expanded using exponentials?\sinh^2 x = \frac{e^{2x} - 2 + e^{-2x}}{4}
What does \cosh^2 x equal when expanded using exponentials?\cosh^2 x = \frac{e^{2x} + 2 + e^{-2x}}{4}
What is the hyperbolic square sum identity?\cosh^2x + \sinh^2x = \cosh(2x)
How do you prove \cosh^2x + \sinh^2x = \cosh(2x) using exponentials?Sum the expanded squares: \frac{e^{2x} + 2 + e^{-2x}}{4} + \frac{e^{2x} - 2 + e^{-2x}}{4} = \frac{2e^{2x}+2e^{-2x}}4 = \frac{e^{2x}+e^{-2x}}2 = \cosh(2x)