Concept explainers
To find: The simplified form of the given trigonometric expression.
Answer to Problem 15RE
The simplified form of the trigonometric expression
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The trigonometric expression
Formula used:
The Pythagorean identity,
Conversion rules,
Calculation:
Consider the trigonometric expression
Recall that
Take the least common denominator as
Apply the Pythagorean identity,
Recall that
Thus, the simplified form of the trigonometric expression
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