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(1) \( 1+\frac{2 \cos x(1+\cos x)}{\sin ^{2} x}=\frac{1+\cos x}{1-\cos x} \) f) \( \frac{1-2 \sin \theta \cos \theta}{\sin ^{2} \theta-\cos ^{2} \theta}=\frac{\sin \theta-\cos \theta}{\sin \theta+\cos \theta} \) g) \( \frac{2 \cos ^{2} \theta+\cos \theta-1}{\sin ^{2} \theta}=\frac{2 \cos \theta-1}{1-\cos \theta} \) h) \( \frac{2 \cos ^{2} \beta+5 \cos \beta-3}{2 \sin \beta \cos \beta-\sin \beta}=\frac{\cos \beta+3}{\sin \beta} \)

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Mar 10,2025

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All the given equations are identities, meaning they hold true for all values of the variables involved, except where denominators are zero.

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(1) We start with \[ 1+\frac{2\cos x\,(1+\cos x)}{\sin^2 x}=\frac{1+\cos x}{1-\cos x}. \] A common method is to eliminate the denominators. Multiply both sides by \(\sin^2 x(1-\cos x)\) (assuming \(\sin x\ne0\) and \(\cos x\ne1\)): \[ \sin^2 x(1-\cos x)+2\cos x\,(1+\cos x)(1-\cos x) =\sin^2 x(1+\cos x). \] Notice that \[ (1+\cos x)(1-\cos x)=1-\cos^2 x=\sin^2 x. \] Thus the left‐hand side becomes \[ \sin^2 x(1-\cos x)+2\cos x\;\sin^2 x=\sin^2 x\,(1-\cos x+2\cos x) =\sin^2 x\,(1+\cos x). \] Since the right‐hand side is also \(\sin^2 x\,(1+\cos x)\), the equality is an identity. (Remember that we must require \(\sin x\ne0\) and \(\cos x\ne1\) so that no denominator is zero.) --- f) We consider \[ \frac{1-2\sin\theta\cos\theta}{\sin^2\theta-\cos^2\theta} =\frac{\sin\theta-\cos\theta}{\sin\theta+\cos\theta}. \] Write the numerator on the left as \[ 1-2\sin\theta\cos\theta=\sin^2\theta+\cos^2\theta-2\sin\theta\cos\theta =(\sin\theta-\cos\theta)^2. \] Also, factor the denominator: \[ \sin^2\theta-\cos^2\theta = (\sin\theta-\cos\theta)(\sin\theta+\cos\theta). \] Thus, for \(\sin\theta-\cos\theta\ne0\) (and also \(\sin\theta+\cos\theta\ne0\)) we have \[ \frac{(\sin\theta-\cos\theta)^2}{(\sin\theta-\cos\theta)(\sin\theta+\cos\theta)} =\frac{\sin\theta-\cos\theta}{\sin\theta+\cos\theta}. \] So the equality holds (with the understanding that when \(\sin\theta-\cos\theta=0\) the original expression must be interpreted as a removable case provided the overall expression is defined). --- g) Start with \[ \frac{2\cos^2\theta+\cos\theta-1}{\sin^2\theta}=\frac{2\cos\theta-1}{1-\cos\theta}. \] Factor the numerator on the left. Notice that \[ (2\cos\theta-1)(\cos\theta+1)=2\cos^2\theta+2\cos\theta-\cos\theta-1 =2\cos^2\theta+\cos\theta-1. \] Then the left‐hand side becomes \[ \frac{(2\cos\theta-1)(\cos\theta+1)}{\sin^2\theta}. \] Assume \(2\cos\theta-1\ne0\) and cancel it (later one should check the possibility \(\cos\theta=\frac12\) separately): \[ \frac{\cos\theta+1}{\sin^2\theta}=\frac{1}{1-\cos\theta}. \] Cross-multiply: \[ (\cos\theta+1)(1-\cos\theta)=\sin^2\theta. \] But \[ (\cos\theta+1)(1-\cos\theta)=1-\cos^2\theta=\sin^2\theta. \] Thus the equality holds. (One must also have \(\sin\theta\ne0\) and \(1-\cos\theta\ne0\) so that no denominator vanishes; when \(2\cos\theta-1=0\) the original expression is interpreted by continuity.) --- h) We have \[ \frac{2\cos^2\beta+5\cos\beta-3}{2\sin\beta\cos\

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To make sense of complex identities or equations like the ones you've provided, it's often best to look for a common denominator or simplify terms using known trigonometric identities. For instance, in the first equation, knowing that \( \sin^2 x + \cos^2 x = 1 \) can help in substitution, ultimately making it easier to manipulate and confirm equalities. In all these equations, be cautious of common mistakes like misplacing negative signs or overlooking fundamental trigonometric identities. It’s easy to confuse \( \sin^2 x \) and \( \cos^2 x \) and get tangled up in algebraic manipulations. Double-check each step, and don't hesitate to rewrite the identities you are working with if they help illuminate the path to simplification!

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