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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Verify the identity. Justify each step.

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OpenStudy (mimi_x3):

well you know that tanx = sinx/cosx and cotx = cosx/sinx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

add \[\frac{b}{a}+\frac{a}{b}\]

OpenStudy (mimi_x3):

\[\frac{sinx}{cosx} +\frac{cosx}{sinx} \] then simplify it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i simplify that?

OpenStudy (mimi_x3):

\[\frac{sinx*sinx}{cosx*sinx} +\frac{cosx*cosx}{sinx*cosx} \] and Note the fact that;; sin^2+cos^2x = 1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the answer is 1?

OpenStudy (mimi_x3):

why not try it first; simplify it ithe answer cannot be 1

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