SOLUTION: Can someone explain to me how to do trig identities of a single variable through this equation? Write sec^2t in terms of cot t. Using identity 7 given: sec^2t=tan^2t+1 now complet

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Question 757048: Can someone explain to me how to do trig identities of a single variable through this equation?
Write sec^2t in terms of cot t. Using identity 7 given: sec^2t=tan^2t+1 now complete the equation.
A. cot^2t/1+cot^2t
B. cot^2t/1-cot^2t
C. 1/cot^2t+1
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sec%5E2%28t%29=tan%5E2%28t%29%2B1=%281%2Fcot%5E2%28t%29%29%2B1
note: cot is the reciprocal of tan