SOLUTION: Write in terms of sin(theta) and cos(theta) then simplify so no quotients appear. 1. (sin(theta))(sec(theta))=tan(theta) 2. sec(theta)-cos(theta)

Question 830555: Write in terms of sin(theta) and cos(theta) then simplify so no quotients appear.
1. (sin(theta))(sec(theta))=tan(theta)
2. sec(theta)-cos(theta)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write in terms of sin(theta) and cos(theta) then simplify so no quotients appear.
1. (sin(theta))(sec(theta))=sin*(1/cos) = sin/cos = tan(theta)
2. sec(theta)-cos(theta)= 1/cos - cos = (1-cos^2)/cos = sin^2/cos= tan*sin
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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