Question

Use basic identities to simplify the expression.

one divided by cotangent of theta to the second power. + sec θ cos θ

Answer 1

does it help to know that
\[\frac{1}{\cot(x)}=\tan(x)\]?

Answer 2

Does it work the same with the denominator squared?

Answer 3

yes, since \(1^2=1\) it is
\[\tan^2(x)\]

Answer 4

thanks

Answer 5

yw

Answer 6

On the second part, it simplifies to 1, right?

Answer 7

@satellite73

Answer 8

The part after the "+"

Answer 9

@satellite73 I'm still stuck

Answer 10

nvm