Math Problem Statement

csc(θ) * tan(θ) / sec(θ) = 1

Solution

The equation you provided is:

csc(θ)tan(θ)sec(θ)=1\frac{\csc(\theta) \cdot \tan(\theta)}{\sec(\theta)} = 1

Simplification Steps:

  1. Use the trigonometric identities:

    • csc(θ)=1sin(θ)\csc(\theta) = \frac{1}{\sin(\theta)}
    • tan(θ)=sin(θ)cos(θ)\tan(\theta) = \frac{\sin(\theta)}{\cos(\theta)}
    • sec(θ)=1cos(θ)\sec(\theta) = \frac{1}{\cos(\theta)}
  2. Substitute these identities into the equation: (1sin(θ))(sin(θ)cos(θ))1cos(θ)=1\frac{\left(\frac{1}{\sin(\theta)}\right) \cdot \left(\frac{\sin(\theta)}{\cos(\theta)}\right)}{\frac{1}{\cos(\theta)}} = 1

  3. Simplify the numerator: The sin(θ)\sin(\theta) terms cancel out in the numerator: 1cos(θ)cos(θ)\frac{1}{\cos(\theta)} \cdot \cos(\theta)

  4. Simplify further: The cos(θ)\cos(\theta) terms also cancel out, leaving: 1=11 = 1

Thus, the equation simplifies to 1=11 = 1, which is an identity and always true.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you derive the trigonometric identities for csc(θ)\csc(\theta) and sec(θ)\sec(\theta)?
  2. Why is 1=11 = 1 considered a trigonometric identity?
  3. Can this identity be useful in solving other trigonometric equations?
  4. What are the reciprocal identities of other trigonometric functions?
  5. How would this equation change if it involved a different trigonometric function, such as cot(θ)\cot(\theta)?

Tip:

Always remember to use fundamental trigonometric identities when simplifying complex trigonometric expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Trigonometric Identities

Formulas

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

Theorems

Trigonometric Identity Simplifications

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12