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Use the given values to evaluate the remaining trig functions.
1) sin x = √3 , cos x = -1/2
2
Simplify the expressions using the fundamental trig identities.
2) cot x
csc x
3) sec² x - 1
sec x - 1
4) The rate of change of the function g(x)=csc x- cos²x. Show that this expression can also be written as sin x.
sin x
1) sin x = √3 , cos x = -1/2
2
Simplify the expressions using the fundamental trig identities.
2) cot x
csc x
3) sec² x - 1
sec x - 1
4) The rate of change of the function g(x)=csc x- cos²x. Show that this expression can also be written as sin x.
sin x