Learn how to verify an identify by distributive property

The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of simplifying trigonometric expressions. It begins by discussing the choice of which side to simplify, then moves on to the process of combining terms and finding common denominators. The tutorial emphasizes the use of trigonometric identities and the importance of rewriting expressions in terms of sines and cosines. The goal is to simplify the expression to a single trigonometric function, demonstrating the step-by-step process and encouraging viewers to focus on one side of the equation.

What is the first step in simplifying trigonometric expressions according to the video?

• Choosing the left side

• Choosing the right side

• Finding the common numerator

• Using the Pythagorean identity

Which operation is considered to simplify the expression in the video?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

What property is applied to simplify the expression further?

• Commutative property

• Identity property

• Associative property

• Distributive property

How are the trigonometric expressions rewritten to aid simplification?

• In terms of tangents and cotangents

• In terms of sines and cosines

• In terms of secants and cosecants

• In terms of angles and radians

What identity is recognized to simplify the expression to 1?

• Sine plus cosine

• Secant squared plus cosecant squared

• Tangent squared plus cotangent squared

• Sine squared plus cosine squared