SOLUTION: Verify the identity. 1/1 − sin^2(y) = 1 + tan^2(y) Use a Pythagorean Identity

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Question 1167934: Verify the identity.
1/1 − sin^2(y)
= 1 + tan^2(y)
Use a Pythagorean Identity
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Verify the identity.
1/(1 − sin^2(y)) = 1 + tan^2(y)
1/cos^2 = 1 + tan^2
1/cos^2 = 1 + sin^2/cos^2
1 = sin^2 + cos^2