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Prove that cot^2θ – tan^2θ = cosec^2θ – sec^2θ.

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Question

Prove that cot2θ – tan2θ = cosec2θ – sec2θ.

Theorem
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Solution

L.H.S. = cot2θ – tan2θ

= (cosec2θ – 1) – (sec2θ – 1)   ...`[(∵ tan^2θ = sec^2θ - 1),(cot^2θ = "cosec"^2θ - 1)]`

= cosec2θ – 1 – sec2θ + 1

= cosec2θ – sec2θ

= R.H.S.

∴ cot2θ – tan2θ = cosec2θ – sec2θ 

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