SOLUTION: prove the following identity: 1+cot^2x/csc^2x=1 so i've seen this question where it has been multiplied, but i have never seen a question where it is dividing the two which makes

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Question 982575: prove the following identity: 1+cot^2x/csc^2x=1
so i've seen this question where it has been multiplied, but i have never seen a question where it is dividing the two which makes it really confusing. i've never seen anything like it before.. i don't know where to start. steps would be helpful.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Not likely written correctly.
Do you really have this: (1+cot^2(x))/csc^2(x)=1
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%281%2Bcot%5E2%28x%29%29%2Fcsc%5E2%28x%29=1

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Make use of the well-enough known identify csc%5E2%28x%29-cot%5E2%28x%29=1 which is very easily derived.