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Prove that (sin θ + tan θ)/(cos θ) = tan θ (1 + sec θ).

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Question

Prove that `(sin θ + tan θ)/(cos θ) = tan θ (1 + sec θ)`.

Theorem
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Solution

L.H.S. = `(sin θ + tan θ)/(cos θ)`

= `(sin θ)/(cos θ) + (tan θ)/(cos θ)`

= tan θ + tan θ sec θ

= tan θ (1 + sec θ)

= R.H.S.

∴ `(sin θ + tan θ)/(cos θ) = tan θ (1 + sec θ)`

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