SOLUTION: Simplify using any of the basic trig identities: (1/sec^2 theta) + (1/csc^2 theta) *one divided by secant squared theta plus one divided by cosecant squared theta

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Question 640055: Simplify using any of the basic trig identities:
(1/sec^2 theta) + (1/csc^2 theta)
*one divided by secant squared theta plus one divided by cosecant squared theta

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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The reciprocal of secant is cosine and the reciprocal of cosecant is sine, so what you actually have is something I'm sure you have seen before:



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