Verify that the equation is an identity cos2x/sinx= cos x cot x - sinx To verify the identity, start with either side and transform it to look like the other side. In this​ example, we will start with the right side. Choose the correct transformations and transform the expression at each step. cos x cot x - sin x =

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Verify that the equation is an identity

cos2x/sinx= cos x cot x - sinx

To verify the identity, start with either side and transform it to look like the other side. In this​ example, we will start with the right side. Choose the correct transformations and transform the expression at each step.

cos x cot x - sin x =

 

 

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