Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Analytic Trigonometry - Section 6.6 Double-angle and Half-angle Formulas - 6.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 519: 51

Answer

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Work Step by Step

$LHS=sec(2\theta)=\frac{1}{cos(2\theta)}=\frac{1}{2cos^2\theta-1} =\frac{1/cos^2\theta}{2-1/cos^2\theta} =\frac{sec^2\theta}{2-sec^2\theta}=RHS$
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