Simplifying a basic trigonometric expression

Simplifying a basic trigonometric expression

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to simplify the expression tangent times cotangent. It begins by discussing the goal of simplification, which is to reduce expressions to a single trigonometric term or a number. The tutorial highlights the reciprocal relationship between tangent and cotangent, showing how cotangent can be rewritten as one over tangent. By multiplying tangent by its reciprocal, the expression simplifies to one. The video provides a clear, step-by-step process for achieving this simplification.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the goal when simplifying tangent times cotangent?

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How can tangent and cotangent be rewritten using their reciprocal property?

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Explain the process of rewriting cotangent as one over tangent.

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What is the simplified result of multiplying tangent of Theta by cotangent of Theta?

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What does the final simplified version of tangent of Theta times cotangent of Theta equal?

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