Recognize trigonometric identity: Recognize the trigonometric identity.The expression cos2usin2u is the definition of the tangent squared function, written as tan2(u).
Apply identity: Apply the trigonometric identity.Since tan(u)=cos(u)sin(u), squaring both sides gives us tan2(u)=(cos(u)sin(u))2=cos2(u)sin2(u).
Write final answer: Write the final answer.The simplified, rationalized form of (sin2u)/(cos2u) is tan2(u).
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