SOLUTION: Simplify the expression. (cos^2x+sin^2x) / (cot^2x - csc^2x)

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Question 766402: Simplify the expression.

(cos^2x+sin^2x) / (cot^2x - csc^2x)

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(cos^2x+sin^2x) / (cot^2x - csc^2x)=
-(cos^2x+sin^2x) / (csc^2x-cot^2x )=
-(1/1)=
-1

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