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1÷ sec²a + 1÷cosec²a = 1​

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Answer:

see explanation

Explanation:

Using the trigonometric identities

cosa =
(1)/(seca) , sina =
(1)/(coseca) , sin²a + cos²a = 1

Consider the left side


(1)/(sec^2a) +
(1)/(cosec^2a)

= cos²a + sin²a

= 1 = right side ⇒ verified

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