SOLUTION: What is the simplified version of sinx + cosx � cotx

Question 1081945: What is the simplified version of sinx + cosx � cotx
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression

Rewrite cotangent (cot) into cosine (cos) over sine (sin)

Rewrite the fist term into

Multiply the fractions

Multiply

Multiply the first term by (1)

Rewrite the into

Rewrite the fist term into

Multiply the fractions

Multiply

Add the fractions

Use the pythagorean trig identity

Use the reciprocal trig identity

"csc" is shorthand for "cosecant"

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In the end, simplifies to

Note: Here is a list of trig identities and other trig reference material.
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