Mathematics

Prove the following identity:

(sin2 θ - 1) (tan2 θ + 1) + 1 = 0

Trigonometric Identities

2 Likes

Answer

Solving L.H.S:

⇒ (sin2 θ - 1) (tan2 θ + 1) + 1

By formula,

⇒ sin2θ − 1 = − cos2θ

⇒ tan2θ+ 1 = sec2θ

= -cos2θ (sec2θ) + 1

By formula,

⇒ cos2θ × sec2θ = 1

= −1 + 1

= 0

Since, L.H.S. = R.H.S.

Hence, proved that (sin2 θ - 1) (tan2 θ + 1) + 1 = 0.

Answered By

2 Likes


Related Questions