Use identities to simplify the expression. 1+ .2 cot x .. 1 .? 2 cot x Which of the following is a simplified form of 1+ O A. 1 sin x B. sec? x OC. cot? x

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**Trigonometric Identities Simplification Exercise**

**Objective:** Use identities to simplify the expression.

Expression to simplify:

\[ 
1 + \frac{1}{\cot^2 x} 
\]

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**Question:** Which of the following is a simplified form of \( 1 + \frac{1}{\cot^2 x} \)?

**Options:**

- **A.** \( \frac{1}{\sin x} \)
- **B.** \( \sec^2 x \)
- **C.** \( \cot^2 x \)

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Use trigonometric identities to find the correct simplified form of the given expression. Select the right option from A, B, or C.
Transcribed Image Text:**Trigonometric Identities Simplification Exercise** **Objective:** Use identities to simplify the expression. Expression to simplify: \[ 1 + \frac{1}{\cot^2 x} \] --- **Question:** Which of the following is a simplified form of \( 1 + \frac{1}{\cot^2 x} \)? **Options:** - **A.** \( \frac{1}{\sin x} \) - **B.** \( \sec^2 x \) - **C.** \( \cot^2 x \) --- Use trigonometric identities to find the correct simplified form of the given expression. Select the right option from A, B, or C.
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