can anyone assist me verifing this identity?

(sinx + tanx)/(cosx+1=tanx

Question

can anyone assist me verifing this identity?

(sinx + tanx)/(cosx+1=tanx

anonymous · Answer

i started by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of cosx+1 .... but it does not look right and i dont know what to do next
 @precal

anonymous · Answer

ok, I usually recommend to work with the more complex side first.  I then recommend to change everything into sines and cosines.

anonymous · Answer

So, the tan function should be changed into  sine over cosine

anonymous · Answer

Then you have a sinx + a sinx/cosx

anonymous · Answer

sinx + sinx/cosx that is.

anonymous · Answer

Then find a common denominator.  (sinxcosx + sinx)/cosx.

anonymous · Answer

Following so far?

anonymous · Answer

I havn't started working with the cosx + 1 yet, but that is coming up shortly.

anonymous · Answer

@bfinn4 are you there?