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  • 24-04-2020
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The equation sec2x- 1 = tan2x is an identity
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A. True
B. False

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PollyP52 PollyP52
  • 24-04-2020

Answer:

A. True.

Step-by-step explanation:

I am assuming that it's

sec^2 x - 1 = tan^2 x

Now sec^2 x - 1  = 1 / cos^2 x - 1

= (1 - cos^2 x) / cos^2 x

But 1 - cos^2 x = sin^2 x

so sec^2 x - 1 = sin^2 x / cos ^2 x

= tan^2 x.

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