Verify the identity. (sec(x)- 1/sec (x) +1) - (sec x +1/ sec x -1)= -4csc(x) cot (x) First, Rewrite the left-hand side of the equation with a common denominator Then, Expand the numerator and denominator. Then simplify the numerator. Then, Rewrite tan2 x in terms of sine and cosine.

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Verify the identity. (sec(x)- 1/sec (x) +1) - (sec x +1/ sec x -1)= -4csc(x) cot (x)

First,
Rewrite the left-hand side of the equation with a common denominator
Then,
Expand the numerator and denominator. Then simplify the numerator.
Then,
Rewrite tan2 x in terms of sine and cosine.
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