2020 · Q59
What is (cosθ)/(1 + sinθ) + 1/cotθ equal to?
Elementary MathematicsTrigonometry
- Acosec θ
- Bsec θ
- Csec θ + cosec θ
- Dcscθ - cotθ
Explanation
cosθ/(1 + sinθ) = cosθ(1 − sinθ)/cos²θ = (1 − sinθ)/cosθ = secθ − tanθ. Adding 1/cotθ = tanθ leaves secθ. The steps are valid wherever cosθ ≠ 0 and sinθ ≠ −1.