How is the trig identity \tan^2(x) = \sec^2(x) -1 derived?

Jay Mckay

Jay Mckay

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2022-01-26

How is the trig identity tan2(x)=sec2(x)1 derived?

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pripravyf

pripravyf

Beginner2022-01-27Added 12 answers

tan2x=sin2xcos2x=
=sin2x+cos2xcos2xcos2x=
=1cos2xcos2x=1cos2x1=
=sec2x1
Frauental91

Frauental91

Beginner2022-01-28Added 15 answers

Divide the identity sin2x+cos2x=1 by cos2x
sin2x+cos2xcos2x=1cos2x
sin2xcos2x+cos2xcos2x=1cos2x
tan2x+1=sec2x

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