can some1 help? if so thank you
state whether or not the equation is identity if so prove it
sec(-x)=sec(x)
sec^2(x)-csc^2(x) = tan^2(x) - cot^2(x)
cos^2(sec(x)+1)^2=(1+cosx)^2

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can some1 help? if so thank you 
state whether or not the equation is identity if so prove it
sec(-x)=sec(x)        
sec^2(x)-csc^2(x) = tan^2(x) - cot^2(x)
cos^2(sec(x)+1)^2=(1+cosx)^2

anonymous · Answer

yes they are three different problems any help wld be apreciated i dont understand this stuff
thanks

amistre64 · Answer

cos(x) = cos(-x) so 1st is true

myininaya · Answer

since cosx is an even function! :)

myininaya · Answer

that means it is symmetric about the y-axis!

myininaya · Answer

what can say about 1/cos(-x)=1/cosx now?

myininaya · Answer

i will be back i must eat :)