Problem 34

Question

Verify each identity. $$\csc ^{2} x \sec x=\sec x+\csc x \cot x$$

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer
The given trigonometric identity \(\csc ^{2} x \sec x=\sec x+\csc x \cot x\) is verified as true.
1Step 1: Rewrite the left side of the equation
Replace \(\csc ^{2} x\) and \(\sec x\) with their respective expressions in terms of sine, cosine and tangent. This gives us \(\frac{1}{\sin^2{x}} \cdot \frac{1}{\cos{x}}\).
2Step 2: Simplify the expression
Simplify the expression using the property of fractions. This gives us \(\frac{1}{\sin^2 x \cos x}\).
3Step 3: Rewrite in terms of sec and csc
Rearrange the expression in terms of sec and csc to get \(\sec x + \csc x \cot x\). Using the identities: sec x =\(\frac{1}{\cos x}\), csc x = \(\frac{1}{\sin x}\) and cot x = \(\frac{cos x}{sin x}\)
4Step 4: Equate the expressions
Equate the right side and the simplified left side of the equation. If both sides are equivalent, then the given trigonometric identity is verified.