SOLUTION: what is the simplified form of sin^2 (pie/2-x) tan^2x+cos^2(-x)+tan^2x?

Algebra ->  Trigonometry-basics -> SOLUTION: what is the simplified form of sin^2 (pie/2-x) tan^2x+cos^2(-x)+tan^2x?      Log On


   



Question 305783: what is the simplified form of sin^2 (pie/2-x) tan^2x+cos^2(-x)+tan^2x?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the simplified form of sin^2 (pie/2-x) tan^2x+cos^2(-x)+tan^2x?
-----------------
sin(pi/2 -x) = cos(x) (pi, the Greek letter, not pie, the dessert)
cos(-x) = cos(x)
-----------------
cos^2*tan^2 + cos^2*tan^2 All of x
= sin^2 + sin^2
= 2sin^2(x)