Prove each of the following identities:

Consider L.H.S. =

Multiply and divide by (1 + cos θ) in first part and (1 – cos θ) in the second part:


=


=


=


= [(1 + cos θ)/sin θ] + [(1 – cos θ)/sin θ]


= [(1/sin θ) + (cos θ/sin θ)] + [(1/sin θ) – (cos θ/sin θ)]


= [cosec θ + cot θ] + [cosec θ – cot θ]


= 2 cosec θ


= R.H.S.


Hence, proved.


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