Question

Verify that -tan2x = (2tanx) / (sec^2x - 2)

Answer 1

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Explanation:

- tan 2x = -2tanx / (1 - tan^2x)

Using the identity tan^2x = sec^2x - 1 and substituting for tan^2x:

- tan 2x = -2 tanx / (1 - (sec^2x - 1))

= 2 tanx / ( - 1(sec^2x + 2))

= 2 tan x / (sec^2 x - 2)