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Prove that sec^2θ – cos^2θ = tan^2θ + sin^2θ.

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Question

Prove that sec2θ – cos2θ = tan2θ + sin2θ.

Theorem
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Solution

L.H.S. = sec2θ – cos2θ

= 1 + tan2θ – cos2θ   ...[∵ 1 + tan2θ = sec2θ]

= tan2θ + (1 – cos2θ)

= tan2θ + sin2θ   ...`[(∵ sin^2θ +cos^2θ = 1),(∴ 1 - cos^2θ = sin^2θ)]`

= R.H.S.

∴ sec2θ – cos2θ = tan2θ + sin2θ

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