Identity Basics
Explain why an identity is true for all allowed angle values
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Explain why an identity is true for all allowed angle values
Derive the identity from a right triangle and Pythagoras theorem
Find one ratio when the other is given
Divide the main identity by cos²A where valid
Divide the main identity by sin²A where valid
Reduce trigonometric expressions to simpler forms
Transform one side to match the other side
Replace reciprocal ratios to simplify proof steps
Use algebraic factorisation within trigonometric proofs
Use identities to compute exact expression values
Identify when division by sin A or cos A is not valid
Detect circular reasoning and invalid cancellation in identity proofs
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