Simplify a trig expression by distributive property

The video tutorial explains how to simplify trigonometric expressions using various mathematical properties and identities. It begins by discussing why certain terms cannot be combined and proceeds to apply the distributive property. The tutorial then demonstrates how to simplify expressions using trigonometric identities, including converting terms to their reciprocals. Finally, it applies Pythagorean identities to achieve a simplified expression, concluding with the expression in terms of cosine squared.

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