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Simplify (sin2A1−1), where 0<A≤90°.
cot2A
sec2A
tan2A
cos2A
cot2A
Recall the fundamental trigonometric identity 1+cot2A=csc2A. By rearranging it, we get csc2A−1=cot2A.
An expression (1 / sin² A - 1) where 0 < A <= 90 degrees.
sin2A1=csc2A,csc2A−1=cot2A
Recall the fundamental trigonometric identity 1+cot2A=csc2A. By rearranging it, we get csc2A−1=cot2A.
Many students confuse sin2A1 with cos2A, whereas sinA1=cscA.
Simplify the expression
Identify the reciprocal trigonometric identity for 1/sinA.
sin2A1=csc2A
Substitute and apply identity
Replace the term in the original expression and apply the Pythagorean identity for cosecant and cotangent.
csc2A−1=cot2A
C is correct because the trigonometric expression simplifies directly to cot2A using the identity csc2A−1=cot2A.
Always remember the three main Pythagorean identities: sin2A+cos2A=1, 1+tan2A=sec2A, and 1+cot2A=csc2A. These are frequently tested in competitive exams to simplify complex trigonometric fractions.