SOLUTION: Can you help me prove the identity: 1+tan^2x=1/cos^2x I don't understand how to solve this.

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Question 816479: Can you help me prove the identity:
1+tan^2x=1/cos^2x
I don't understand how to solve this.

Found 2 solutions by lwsshak3, Alan3354:
Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can you help me prove the identity:
1+tan^2x=1/cos^2x
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Start with the left side: (the more complex side)

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verified:
left side=right side

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can you help me prove the identity:
1+tan^2x=1/cos^2x
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1+tan^2x = sec^2
QED

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