Math Problem Statement

sec theta cotangent theta sine theta

Solution

The expression you're working with is:

sec(θ)cot(θ)sin(θ)\sec(\theta) \cdot \cot(\theta) \cdot \sin(\theta)

To simplify this, let's break down the trigonometric functions:

  • sec(θ)=1cos(θ)\sec(\theta) = \frac{1}{\cos(\theta)}
  • cot(θ)=cos(θ)sin(θ)\cot(\theta) = \frac{\cos(\theta)}{\sin(\theta)}
  • sin(θ)\sin(\theta) stays as is.

Now substitute these into the expression:

sec(θ)cot(θ)sin(θ)=(1cos(θ))(cos(θ)sin(θ))sin(θ)\sec(\theta) \cdot \cot(\theta) \cdot \sin(\theta) = \left(\frac{1}{\cos(\theta)}\right) \cdot \left(\frac{\cos(\theta)}{\sin(\theta)}\right) \cdot \sin(\theta)

Simplifying step by step:

  1. Multiply the first two terms:
    1cos(θ)cos(θ)sin(θ)=1sin(θ)\frac{1}{\cos(\theta)} \cdot \frac{\cos(\theta)}{\sin(\theta)} = \frac{1}{\sin(\theta)}

  2. Now, multiply by sin(θ)\sin(\theta):
    1sin(θ)sin(θ)=1\frac{1}{\sin(\theta)} \cdot \sin(\theta) = 1

So, the simplified result is:

sec(θ)cot(θ)sin(θ)=1\sec(\theta) \cdot \cot(\theta) \cdot \sin(\theta) = 1

Let me know if you'd like more details or further steps!

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the value of sec(θ)\sec(\theta) in terms of sin(θ)\sin(\theta)?
  2. How do you simplify an expression involving multiple trigonometric functions like sin\sin, cos\cos, and tan\tan?
  3. How can you prove the identity sec(θ)cot(θ)sin(θ)=1\sec(\theta) \cdot \cot(\theta) \cdot \sin(\theta) = 1 from first principles?
  4. How do the trigonometric functions relate to each other on the unit circle?
  5. What other trigonometric identities can you use to simplify more complex expressions?

Tip: Always remember to look for opportunities to cancel terms or apply known trigonometric identities when simplifying complex expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Trigonometric Identities

Formulas

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

Theorems

Trigonometric Identities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12