Mathematics
Prove the following identity :
(sin2 θ - 1)(tan2 θ + 1) + 1 = 0
Trigonometric Identities
ICSE 2023
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Answer
Solving L.H.S. of the given equation :
⇒ (sin2 θ - 1)(tan2 θ + 1) + 1
⇒ (1 - cos2 θ - 1).sec2 θ + 1
⇒ -cos2 θ. sec2 θ + 1
⇒ -cos2 θ + 1
⇒ -1 + 1
⇒ 0.
Since, L.H.S. = R.H.S.
Hence, proved that (sin2 θ - 1)(tan2 θ + 1) + 1 = 0.
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