Prove each of the following identities:
sec θ(1 – sin θ)(sec θ + tan θ) = 1
Consider the left – hand side:
L.H.S. = sec θ(1 – sin θ)(sec θ + tan θ)
=
× (1 – sin θ) × ![]()
=
× (1 – sin θ) × ![]()
= ![]()
= ![]()
= 1
= R.H.S.
Hence, proved.
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