Q. Simplify to a single trig function with no denominator.5sec2x−5tan2x
Recognize identity: Recognize a trigonometric identity:Using the identity sec2(x)−tan2(x)=1, we can factor out the common term 5 from the original expression.Calculation: 5(sec2(x)−tan2(x))
Apply identity: Apply the identity:Substitute the identity into the expression.Calculation: 5(1)=5
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