Math Problem Statement

Simplify and write the trigonometric expression as a single trig function: tan x csc x = ?

Solution

To simplify the given trigonometric expression:

tanxcscx\tan x \csc x

Step 1: Express in Terms of Sine and Cosine

We use the definitions:

tanx=sinxcosx,cscx=1sinx\tan x = \frac{\sin x}{\cos x}, \quad \csc x = \frac{1}{\sin x}

Substituting these:

tanxcscx=(sinxcosx)×(1sinx)\tan x \csc x = \left(\frac{\sin x}{\cos x} \right) \times \left(\frac{1}{\sin x} \right)

Step 2: Simplify

Cancel sinx\sin x in the numerator and denominator:

sinxcosx×1sinx=1cosx\frac{\sin x}{\cos x} \times \frac{1}{\sin x} = \frac{1}{\cos x}

Step 3: Express as a Single Trigonometric Function

Since 1cosx=secx\frac{1}{\cos x} = \sec x, we get:

tanxcscx=secx\tan x \csc x = \sec x

Thus, the simplified expression is:

secx\boxed{\sec x}


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Here are five related questions to explore further:

  1. How do you simplify sinxtanx\sin x \tan x into a single trigonometric function?
  2. What is the relationship between secant and cosine?
  3. How do you prove sec2xtan2x=1\sec^2 x - \tan^2 x = 1?
  4. Can you express cotxcscx\cot x \csc x as a single function?
  5. How do you derive tanx\tan x in terms of sine and cosine?

Tip: When simplifying trigonometric expressions, converting to sine and cosine often helps.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometric simplification
Conversion between trig functions

Formulas

tan x = sin x / cos x
csc x = 1 / sin x
1 / cos x = sec x

Theorems

Trigonometric function definitions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12