The derivative of any constant is 0. The well-remembered triq identity tells us that sin2(x) + cos2(x) = 1 is a constant. Verify that sin2(x) +  cos2(x) is a constant by showing, with the product rule, that its derivative is indeed equal to 0.

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The derivative of any constant is 0. The well-remembered triq identity tells us that sin2(x) + cos2(x) = 1 is a constant. Verify that sin2(x) +  cos2(x) is a constant by showing, with the product rule, that its derivative is indeed equal to 0. 

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