The video tutorial explains how to simplify the expression cosecant(pi/2 + x) into a single trigonometric function using sum or difference angle identities. Since there is no direct identity for cosecant, it is rewritten in terms of sine. The sine identity is then applied, and the unit circle properties are used to simplify the expression further. The final result is expressed as secant(x), highlighting the reciprocal relationship between secant and cosine.

What is the main goal of the problem discussed in the video?

• To derive a new identity for cosecant

• To simplify cosecant of an angle using trigonometric identities

• To find the value of cosecant at a specific angle

• To compare different trigonometric functions

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CCSS.HSF.TF.C.9

Which trigonometric functions have direct sum or difference identities?

• Cosine, Secant, and Cotangent

• Cosecant, Secant, and Cotangent

• Sine, Secant, and Tangent

• Sine, Cosine, and Tangent

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.2

How is cosecant expressed in terms of sine?

• Cosecant theta equals 1 divided by sine theta

• Cosecant theta equals sine theta

• Cosecant theta equals tangent theta

• Cosecant theta equals 1 divided by cosine theta

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CCSS.HSF.TF.C.9

What identity is used to simplify the expression for cosecant?

• Cosine sum identity

• Sine sum identity

• Secant sum identity

• Tangent difference identity

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.2

What is the value of sine at pi/2?

• Undefined

• 1

• 0

• -1

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.2

What is the value of cosine at pi/2?

• 1

• 0

• -1

• Undefined

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CCSS.HSF.TF.C.8

What does the expression simplify to after applying the unit circle values?

• Sine X

• Tangent X

• Cosine X

• Secant X

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.2

What is the relationship between secant and cosine?

• They are identical

• They are inverses

• They are reciprocals

• They are equal

What is the final trigonometric function that the expression simplifies to?

• Sine X

• Cosine X

• Secant X

• Cosecant X