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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