SOLUTION: I would like some help in solving this please: - tan^2x + sec^2x = 1

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Question 852177: I would like some help in solving this please: - tan^2x + sec^2x = 1
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
tan^2x + sec^2x = 1
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tan^2(x) + (1+tan^2(x)) = 1
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2tan^2(x) = 0
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tan^2(x) = 0
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x = 0 or pi
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Cheers,
Stan H.