Question

I need help solving for the identity

Answer 1

@zepdrix

Answer 2

There are three Pythagorean identities. Two of them are on the left side and they are reciprocals.

Answer 3

I know it's a Pythagorean identity but I need to solve for the left side to make it look like the right and idk where to start

Answer 4

Correct. What is the identity you know?

Answer 5

that would make the problem look like (cos^2)(sec^2)=1

Answer 6

Subtract the sin^2 term from both sides of the first identity

Answer 7

ohhhhhhhhh I got this then it would be (cos^2) (1/cos^2)

Answer 8

Didn't see your last post - that's it, exactly!

Answer 9

wouldn't you just cancel out the cos^2? leaving you only 1?

Answer 10

Yes, you would.

Answer 11

awesome thanks

Answer 12

Sure