SOLUTION: Simplify the following problem. (sec^2x + csc^2x)-(tan^2x + cot^2x)

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Question 408166: Simplify the following problem.
(sec^2x + csc^2x)-(tan^2x + cot^2x)

Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathLover1:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Simplifying the following:
(sec^2x + csc^2x)-(tan^2x + cot^2x)
tan^2x = sec^2x -1
cot^2x = csc^2x -1
(sec^2x + csc^2x)-(sec^2x -1 + csc^2x -1)= 2

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




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