SOLUTION: Prove that Sin squared theta divided by 1 minus cos theta is equal to 1 plus cos theta

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Question 589832: Prove that Sin squared theta divided by 1 minus cos theta is equal to 1 plus cos theta
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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We want to prove that

(where cos theta is not equal to 1)

This is true if and only if

(multiplying both sides by 1 - cos(theta)).

, adding cos^2 (theta) to both sides yields the Pythagorean identity. Hence the original statement is true.