Solution
prove
Solution
Solution steps
Manipulating left side
Express with sin, cos
Use the basic trigonometric identity:
Simplify
Multiply fractions:
Cancel the common factor:
Apply exponent rule:
Add the numbers:
Rewrite using trig identities
Use the Pythagorean identity:
We showed that the two sides could take the same form
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 1-cos(x)sin(x)cot(x)=sin^2(x) ?
The answer to whether 1-cos(x)sin(x)cot(x)=sin^2(x) is True