Question

Use basic identities to simplify the expression.

(1/cot^2 θ) + sec θ cos θ

Answer 1

first, can you simplify sec(theta) cos(theta) ???

Answer 2

Yes you can, but I honestly have no idea how to.. @dpaInc

Answer 3

that would be the first step... sec(theta) cos(theta) = ????

Answer 4

okay so cot^ θ
do u know how to write that in terms of sin and cosine?

Answer 5

basically my advice when you approach these problems...
write everything in terms of sin and cosine.

Answer 6

that's a big hint right there ^^