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Question 611019: I'm currently doing a homework problem, (sec (theta) - cos (theta)) divided by sin (theta). I'm not sure how to simplify it.
Found 2 solutions by lynnlo, stanbon:
Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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sec(aht^2e/sin(aht^2e

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(sec (theta) - cos (theta)) divided by sin (theta).
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= [sec/sin] - [cos/sin]
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= [1/cos*sin] - cot
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= [2/sin(2x)] - cot(x)
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Note: There are many ways to "simplify"
these trig expressions. The answer book
can only show one of many possible answers.
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Cheers,
Stan H.