SOLUTION: Prove the following identity algebraically: sec x - cos x = sin x tan x. I came across this question and I do not understand how to get the answer.

SOLUTION: Prove the following identity algebraically: sec x - cos x = sin x tan x. I came across this question and I do not understand how to get the answer.

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Question 694247: Prove the following identity algebraically:
sec x - cos x = sin x tan x.
I came across this question and I do not understand how to get the answer.
Answer by mouk(232) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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