9. Establish the identity 1- sec 0 tan 0 2 cot 0 tan 0 1- sec 0

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### Trigonometric Identity Problem

#### Problem 9: Establish the Identity

\[ \frac{1 - \sec \theta}{\tan \theta} - \frac{\tan \theta}{1 - \sec \theta} = 2 \cot \theta \]

This trigonometric identity requires you to transform and simplify the left-hand side of the equation to demonstrate that it is equal to the right-hand side, \(2 \cot \theta\).

#### Steps:
- **Left-hand Side:**
  - Begin with \(\frac{1 - \sec \theta}{\tan \theta} - \frac{\tan \theta}{1 - \sec \theta}\).
  - Use trigonometric identities such as \( \sec \theta = \frac{1}{\cos \theta} \) and \(\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}\).
  - Simplify the expression by finding a common denominator or using algebraic manipulations.

- **Right-hand Side:**
  - Recognize that \( \cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta} = \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta} \).
  - The expression simplifies to \(2 \cdot \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}\).

By equating both sides through algebraic manipulation and simplification, the identity can be validated.
Transcribed Image Text:### Trigonometric Identity Problem #### Problem 9: Establish the Identity \[ \frac{1 - \sec \theta}{\tan \theta} - \frac{\tan \theta}{1 - \sec \theta} = 2 \cot \theta \] This trigonometric identity requires you to transform and simplify the left-hand side of the equation to demonstrate that it is equal to the right-hand side, \(2 \cot \theta\). #### Steps: - **Left-hand Side:** - Begin with \(\frac{1 - \sec \theta}{\tan \theta} - \frac{\tan \theta}{1 - \sec \theta}\). - Use trigonometric identities such as \( \sec \theta = \frac{1}{\cos \theta} \) and \(\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}\). - Simplify the expression by finding a common denominator or using algebraic manipulations. - **Right-hand Side:** - Recognize that \( \cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta} = \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta} \). - The expression simplifies to \(2 \cdot \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}\). By equating both sides through algebraic manipulation and simplification, the identity can be validated.
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