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Ch. 5 - Trigonometric Identities
Lial - Trigonometry 12th Edition
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Capitolo 6, Problema 5.42

Each expression simplifies to a constant, a single function, or a power of a function. Use fundamental identities to simplify each expression.
1/ tan² α + cot α tan α

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Recognize that \( \tan \alpha = \frac{\sin \alpha}{\cos \alpha} \) and \( \cot \alpha = \frac{\cos \alpha}{\sin \alpha} \).
Rewrite \( \frac{1}{\tan^2 \alpha} \) as \( \cot^2 \alpha \) using the identity \( \cot \alpha = \frac{1}{\tan \alpha} \).
Substitute \( \cot^2 \alpha \) for \( \frac{1}{\tan^2 \alpha} \) in the expression.
Simplify \( \cot \alpha \tan \alpha \) to 1, since \( \cot \alpha = \frac{1}{\tan \alpha} \).
Combine the simplified terms: \( \cot^2 \alpha + 1 \).

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Simplification Techniques

Simplification techniques in trigonometry involve rewriting complex expressions into simpler forms using identities and algebraic manipulation. This may include factoring, combining like terms, or substituting equivalent expressions. Mastering these techniques is vital for solving trigonometric equations and understanding their behavior in various contexts.
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