Prove the identity. sec (-x) – sin(-x) tan(-x) = cosx

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## Prove the Identity

Given the trigonometric identity to prove:
\[ \sec(-x) - \sin(-x) \tan(-x) = \cos x \]

### Note
Each statement must be based on a rule chosen from the Rule menu. To see a detailed description of a rule, select the More Information Button to the right of the rule.

### Steps and Corresponding Rules

| Statement                                      | Rule      |
|------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| \(\sec(-x) - \sin(-x) \tan(-x)\)                |           |
| \(\sec(-x) - \sin(-x) \tan(-x)\)                | Algebra   |
| \(\sec x - \sin(-x) \tan(-x)\)                  | Odd/Even  |
| \(\sec x - (-\sin x) \tan(-x)\)                 | Odd/Even  |
| \(\sec x - (-\sin x) (-\tan x)\)                | Odd/Even  |
| \(\sec x - \sin x \tan x\)                      | Simplify  |
| \(\boxed{\cos x}\)                              | Identity  |

### Explanation of the Rules:
- **Algebra**: Simplifying the expression.
- **Odd/Even**: Applying properties of sine, cosine, and tangent for negative angles.
- **Simplify**: Reducing the expression to its simplest form.
- **Identity**: Using a fundamental trigonometric identity to conclude the proof.

### Diagram Explanation
To the right of the rule table, there is a selection menu which allows for the application of various trigonometric rules:
- The vertical scroll list includes different trigonometric rules and identities.
- Symbols such as \(\cos\), \(\sin\), \(\tan\), \(\cot\), \(\sec\), \(\csc\), \(\pi\), parentheses, and square roots allow for selecting specific trigonometric functions and constants.
- Additional buttons include a help icon (?), a reset button (↻), and a validation button (X).
Transcribed Image Text:## Prove the Identity Given the trigonometric identity to prove: \[ \sec(-x) - \sin(-x) \tan(-x) = \cos x \] ### Note Each statement must be based on a rule chosen from the Rule menu. To see a detailed description of a rule, select the More Information Button to the right of the rule. ### Steps and Corresponding Rules | Statement | Rule | |------------------------------------------------|-----------| | \(\sec(-x) - \sin(-x) \tan(-x)\) | | | \(\sec(-x) - \sin(-x) \tan(-x)\) | Algebra | | \(\sec x - \sin(-x) \tan(-x)\) | Odd/Even | | \(\sec x - (-\sin x) \tan(-x)\) | Odd/Even | | \(\sec x - (-\sin x) (-\tan x)\) | Odd/Even | | \(\sec x - \sin x \tan x\) | Simplify | | \(\boxed{\cos x}\) | Identity | ### Explanation of the Rules: - **Algebra**: Simplifying the expression. - **Odd/Even**: Applying properties of sine, cosine, and tangent for negative angles. - **Simplify**: Reducing the expression to its simplest form. - **Identity**: Using a fundamental trigonometric identity to conclude the proof. ### Diagram Explanation To the right of the rule table, there is a selection menu which allows for the application of various trigonometric rules: - The vertical scroll list includes different trigonometric rules and identities. - Symbols such as \(\cos\), \(\sin\), \(\tan\), \(\cot\), \(\sec\), \(\csc\), \(\pi\), parentheses, and square roots allow for selecting specific trigonometric functions and constants. - Additional buttons include a help icon (?), a reset button (↻), and a validation button (X).
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