Simplifying trig functions being divided

Simplifying trig functions being divided

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Interactive Video

Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to solve fractions by multiplying with reciprocals, demonstrating this concept with a simple fraction example. It then extends the idea to trigonometry, showing how to simplify expressions by using reciprocals of trigonometric functions. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the simplification process by rewriting functions in terms of sine and cosine, ultimately simplifying to cosecant.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying a fraction by its reciprocal?

The fraction doubles

The fraction is halved

The fraction becomes one

The fraction becomes zero

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you remove cosine from the denominator of a fraction?

Multiply by cotangent

Multiply by its reciprocal

Multiply by tangent

Multiply by sine

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reciprocal of cosine in trigonometry?

Sine

Secant

Tangent

Cotangent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can cotangent be rewritten using sines and cosines?

Sine over tangent

Tangent over sine

Cosine over sine

Sine over cosine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified form of one over sine?

Tangent

Secant

Cotangent

Cosecant

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