derive the identity: cot(to the second power)A + 1 = csc(to the second power) A
L lorimel333 New member Joined May 24, 2007 Messages 6 May 24, 2007 #1 derive the identity: cot(to the second power)A + 1 = csc(to the second power) A
G galactus Super Moderator Staff member Joined Sep 28, 2005 Messages 7,216 May 24, 2007 #2 Start with the Pythagorean identity: \(\displaystyle \L\\sin^{2}A+cos^{2}A=1\) Divide both sides by \(\displaystyle sin^{2}A\) You should see it fall into place then.
Start with the Pythagorean identity: \(\displaystyle \L\\sin^{2}A+cos^{2}A=1\) Divide both sides by \(\displaystyle sin^{2}A\) You should see it fall into place then.