Reduce Expression: a/(a2*sin2(t)+cos2(t))

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The expression a / (a²*sin²(t) + cos²(t)) is discussed for potential reduction using trigonometric identities. Participants clarify that the identity sin²(t) + cos²(t) does not directly apply since the expression involves a²*sin²(t) instead. One contributor suggests factoring the denominator to find a simpler form. Ultimately, the best reduction achieved is a / ((a² - 1)*sin²(t) + 1). The discussion highlights the challenges in simplifying expressions with modified trigonometric identities.
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I got this expression:

a / ( a2*sin(t)2 + cos(t)2 )

Is there any way to reduce it using some identity?
 
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Curl said:
I got this expression:

a / ( a2*sin(t)2 + cos(t)2 )

Is there any way to reduce it using some identity?

What is sin(t)2 + cos(t)2 ?
 
sjb-2812 said:
What is sin(t)2 + cos(t)2 ?

Does that really matter, though? We're not dealing with sin^2(t)+cos^2(t). We're dealing with (a sin(t))^2 + cos^2(t).
 
Char. Limit said:
Does that really matter, though? We're not dealing with sin^2(t)+cos^2(t). We're dealing with (a sin(t))^2 + cos^2(t).

True, just trying a few things. Can we factor the bottom to give (sin2t + cos2t) x something? Might be useful, might not
 
sjb-2812 said:
True, just trying a few things. Can we factor the bottom to give (sin2t + cos2t) x something? Might be useful, might not

Well, I don't know if it helps, but I managed to factor it to this:

\frac{a}{\left(a^2-1\right)sin^2(t) + 1}

That's the best I can do though.
 
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