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Multiple Choice
Simplify the expression. (sin2θtan2θ−1)csc2(θ)cos2(−θ)
A
cot2θ
B
tanθ
C
1
D
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Recognize that \( \cos^2(-\theta) = \cos^2(\theta) \) because cosine is an even function, meaning it is symmetric about the y-axis.
Rewrite \( \csc^2(\theta) \) as \( \frac{1}{\sin^2(\theta)} \) since cosecant is the reciprocal of sine.
Substitute \( \tan^2(\theta) = \frac{\sin^2(\theta)}{\cos^2(\theta)} \) into the expression \( \left(\frac{\tan^2\theta}{\sin^2\theta}-1\right) \) to simplify it.
Simplify the expression \( \left(\frac{\sin^2(\theta)}{\cos^2(\theta)\sin^2(\theta)} - 1\right) \) to \( \left(\frac{1}{\cos^2(\theta)} - 1\right) \).
Combine the simplified terms and use trigonometric identities to further simplify the expression to reach the final result.