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jetter12
May 29, 2012, 03:10 PM
could someone please tell me how to verify this identity, I'm having a hard time figuring this stuff out:

cot(-x) cos(-x) + sin(-x) = -cscx

ebaines
May 30, 2012, 06:07 AM
could someone please tell me how to verify this identity, i'm having a hard time figuring this stuff out:

cot(-x) cos(-x) + sin(-x) = -cscx

As usuall with proving trig identities first convert the cot(-x) and csc(x) functions to their sine and cosine equivalents. Then recall that sin(-x) = -sin(x) and cos(-x) = cos(x). Take a stab at it and if you're still having trouble post back showing where you're getting stuck.

Sourman
Jun 19, 2012, 01:24 PM
can anyone verify this

1+tanX/1+cotX = 1-tanX/cot-1

ebaines
Jun 19, 2012, 02:07 PM
can anyone verify this

1+tanX/1+cotX = 1-tanX/cot-1

Please don't double post questions. This question is asked and answered here: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/math-sciences/trig-identities-help-672820.html