SOLUTION: prove that cosec^2x-cot^2x=1

Question 1065788: prove that cosec^2x-cot^2x=1
Answer by ikleyn(52841) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Start using the definition of cosec and tan.

Write them explicitly. If you know it. If you don't know, look in your textbook.

Make the first move.

Then complete.

It is like a baby's very first step.

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