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Prove the following identities: (1 – sin θ)/(1 + sin θ) = (sec θ – tan θ)^2

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Question

Prove the following identities:

`(1 - sin θ)/(1 + sin θ) = (sec θ - tan θ)^2`

Theorem
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Solution

RHS = `(1/(cos θ) - (sin θ)/(cos θ))^2`

= `(1 - sin θ)^2/(cos^2θ)`

= `(1 - sin θ)^2/((1 - sin^2θ))`

= `((1 - sin θ))/((1 + sin θ))` = LHS

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Chapter 13: Trigonometric identities - EXERCISE 13A [Page 617]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 13 Trigonometric identities
EXERCISE 13A | Q 18. | Page 617
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