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Prove that (sin^2θ)/(cos θ) + cos θ = sec θ.

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Prove that `(sin^2θ)/(cos θ) + cos θ = sec θ`.

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Solution

L.H.S. = `(sin^2θ)/(cos θ) + cos θ`

= `(sin^2θ + cos^2θ)/(cos θ)`

= `1/(cos θ)`   ...[∵ sin2θ + cos2θ = 1]

= sec θ

= R.H.S.

∴ `(sin^2θ)/(cos θ) + cos θ = sec θ`

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