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taylorwernsing
Jul 12, 2012, 01:02 PM
sec(x) + tan(x)=1/(sec(x)-tan(x))

ebaines
Jul 12, 2012, 01:22 PM
As usual for these types of problems, first step is to convert the secant and tangent functions to sine and cosine equivalents. Then simplify the resulting fractions. Look for opportunities to use basic identities such as sin^2x + cos^2x = 1.