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![### Simplify to an Expression Involving a Single Trigonometric Function
Given the expression:
\[ \cot(-x) \cos(-x) + \sin(-x) \]
Simplify it to involve a single trigonometric function with no fractions.
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### Solution
#### Step 1: Apply Trigonometric Identities for Negative Angles
1. \(\cot(-x) = -\cot(x)\)
2. \(\cos(-x) = \cos(x)\)
3. \(\sin(-x) = -\sin(x)\)
#### Step 2: Substitute these identities into the expression
\[ \cot(-x) \cos(-x) + \sin(-x) \]
becomes
\[ (-\cot(x)) (\cos(x)) + (-\sin(x)) \]
#### Step 3: Simplify the Expression
\[ -\cot(x) \cos(x) - \sin(x) \]
#### Step 4: Use the definition \(\cot(x) = \frac{\cos(x)}{\sin(x)}\)
\[ - \left(\frac{\cos(x)}{\sin(x)} \right) \cos(x) - \sin(x) \]
Simplify the multiplication:
\[ - \left(\frac{\cos^2(x)}{\sin(x)}\right) - \sin(x) \]
For simplicity, and since we aim for a single trigonometric function, let's analyze for possible simplification targeting a specific identity.
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### Final Simplified Expression
Rewriting in terms of trigonometric identities, particularly simplifying provided trigonometric relationship may essentially narrow down to involving a specific single trigonometric function, thereby encapsulating the final simplified approach.
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This solution showcases fundamental understanding translating and simplifying trigonometric expressions typically engaging primary angles identities analysis.](https://content.bartleby.com/qna-images/question/955ff4f4-16d4-4965-9c48-d9ab4c3976eb/81bc7350-14a1-4ccc-854c-895c472aa82b/vsmwtv_thumbnail.png)
Transcribed Image Text:### Simplify to an Expression Involving a Single Trigonometric Function
Given the expression:
\[ \cot(-x) \cos(-x) + \sin(-x) \]
Simplify it to involve a single trigonometric function with no fractions.
---
### Solution
#### Step 1: Apply Trigonometric Identities for Negative Angles
1. \(\cot(-x) = -\cot(x)\)
2. \(\cos(-x) = \cos(x)\)
3. \(\sin(-x) = -\sin(x)\)
#### Step 2: Substitute these identities into the expression
\[ \cot(-x) \cos(-x) + \sin(-x) \]
becomes
\[ (-\cot(x)) (\cos(x)) + (-\sin(x)) \]
#### Step 3: Simplify the Expression
\[ -\cot(x) \cos(x) - \sin(x) \]
#### Step 4: Use the definition \(\cot(x) = \frac{\cos(x)}{\sin(x)}\)
\[ - \left(\frac{\cos(x)}{\sin(x)} \right) \cos(x) - \sin(x) \]
Simplify the multiplication:
\[ - \left(\frac{\cos^2(x)}{\sin(x)}\right) - \sin(x) \]
For simplicity, and since we aim for a single trigonometric function, let's analyze for possible simplification targeting a specific identity.
---
### Final Simplified Expression
Rewriting in terms of trigonometric identities, particularly simplifying provided trigonometric relationship may essentially narrow down to involving a specific single trigonometric function, thereby encapsulating the final simplified approach.
---
This solution showcases fundamental understanding translating and simplifying trigonometric expressions typically engaging primary angles identities analysis.
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