SOLUTION: Simplify each trigonometric expression. 1. tan (theta) / cot (theta) I worked this out and got 2tan(theta) is that right?

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Question 453125: Simplify each trigonometric expression.
1. tan (theta) / cot (theta)
I worked this out and got 2tan(theta) is that right?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify each trigonometric expression.
1. tan (theta) / cot (theta)
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Ans: tan/cot = tan/(1/tan) = tan^2(theta) or sec^2(theta)-1
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Cheers,
Stan H.