The equation $$\DeclareMathOperator{\Dd}{d\!} \frac{\Dd y}{\Dd x} = \tan (\theta \pm \mu)\label{1}\tag{1} $$ is not derived explicitly in the book "Introduction to Numerical Techniques for Nonlinear Supersonic Flow" by C. K. Chu. The book focuses on numerical techniques for solving nonlinear supersonic flow equations rather than providing a derivation for the equation.
As a result, I would like to derive the trigonometric equation \eqref{1}, as prescribed in the book.
- I attached an image here from the textbook for your reference. Eq. 13.10 is the equation, which I would like to derive from Eq. 13.9.
- I'm hereby attaching what I have done. I wasn't able to make it to the final possible result.
Can someone guide/correct me? Thank you
Your mistake is writing that $$\sin 2\theta + \sin 2 \mu \ne \sin 2(\theta + \mu).$$ For example, with $\theta = \mu = \frac \pi 4$, \begin{align*} \sin 2 \theta + \sin 2 \mu &= \sin \frac \pi 2 + \sin \frac \pi 2 = 2, \text{ but}\\ \sin2(\theta + \mu) &= \sin \pi = 0. \end{align*} You got as far as $$\frac{- \sin 2 \theta \pm \sin 2 \mu}{\cos 2 \theta + \cos 2 \mu},$$ which is correct.