Learn how to verify a simple trigonometric identity

The video tutorial explains the process of simplifying trigonometric expressions by focusing on one side of the equation. It demonstrates rewriting cotangent and cosecant functions and emphasizes the importance of choosing one side for simplification. The tutorial concludes with verifying the simplified expression, ensuring it matches the right side of the equation.

What is the first step in simplifying a trigonometric identity according to the instructor?

• Choose both sides to simplify

• Choose one side to simplify

• Rewrite the equation in terms of tangent

• Multiply both sides by a constant

How is cotangent expressed in terms of sine and cosine?

• Sine over cosine

• One over cosine

• Cosine over sine

• One over sine

What is the expression for cosecant in terms of sine?

• Cosine over sine

• One over cosine

• Sine over cosine

• One over sine

What is the purpose of multiplying by the 'circle' in the simplification process?

• To add fractions

• To eliminate fractions

• To convert to tangent

• To verify the equation

What does the instructor achieve by the end of the simplification process?

• A different trigonometric identity

• An unsolvable equation

• A verified equivalence

• A new equation