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    Solving Trig Problem: Tan^2(x) - Sec^2(x)

    Ok, thank you for your help. I do really appreciate it.
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    Solving Trig Problem: Tan^2(x) - Sec^2(x)

    oh i just figured it out. the identity tan^2(x)+1=sec^2(x) all I had to do was move 1 to right and sec^2(x) to the left! Thank you guys for the help too.
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    Solving Trig Problem: Tan^2(x) - Sec^2(x)

    yes, it should be sin^2(x)+cos^2(x)=1
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    Solving Trig Problem: Tan^2(x) - Sec^2(x)

    Homework Statement The original problem wants me to simplify tan^2(x)-sec^2(x). I have simplified it down to (sin^2(x)-1)/(cos^2(x)). The answer says its solution is -1. My problem is I cannot understand how to get -1 out of (sin^2(x)-1)/(cos^2(x)). Thank you in advance. Homework...