sin x / 1+ cos x = csc x - cot x

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Question from Mansi, a student:

hey
i need a hint on how i could prove the following identity:
sin x / 1+ cos x = csc x - cot x

Mansi,

Hint: Multiply the numerator and denominator of the left side by 1 = cos x

Harley

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