Math Problem Statement

Rewrite StartFraction cosecant theta Over cotangent theta EndFraction

in terms of sine and cosine. simplify

Solution

To rewrite the expression cscθcotθ\frac{\csc \theta}{\cot \theta} in terms of sine and cosine, follow these steps:

  1. Recall the identities:

    • cscθ=1sinθ\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta}
    • cotθ=cosθsinθ\cot \theta = \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}
  2. Substitute these identities into the original expression:

    cscθcotθ=1sinθcosθsinθ\frac{\csc \theta}{\cot \theta} = \frac{\frac{1}{\sin \theta}}{\frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}}

  3. Simplify the complex fraction:

    1sinθcosθsinθ=1sinθ×sinθcosθ\frac{\frac{1}{\sin \theta}}{\frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}} = \frac{1}{\sin \theta} \times \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}

  4. Cancel out sinθ\sin \theta from the numerator and denominator**:

    =1cosθ= \frac{1}{\cos \theta}

  5. Recognize that 1cosθ\frac{1}{\cos \theta} is the secant function:

    =secθ= \sec \theta

So, cscθcotθ=secθ\frac{\csc \theta}{\cot \theta} = \sec \theta.

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Related questions:

  1. What is the reciprocal identity for secant?
  2. How do you express cotangent in terms of sine and cosine?
  3. Can you derive the tangent function from sine and cosine?
  4. How do you simplify sinθcosθ\frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}?
  5. What is the inverse of the secant function?

Tip:

When simplifying trigonometric expressions, always start by recalling fundamental identities like sine, cosine, and their reciprocals.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Sine
Cosine
Reciprocal Identities
Trigonometric Simplification

Formulas

csc(θ) = 1/sin(θ)
cot(θ) = cos(θ)/sin(θ)
sec(θ) = 1/cos(θ)

Theorems

Reciprocal identities in trigonometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12