Solve Cot (a- B) = (cot a cot b + 1) / cot B - cot a

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The equation Cot(a - B) = (cot a cot b + 1) / (cot B - cot a) can be solved by utilizing the identity cot(A - B) = 1/tan(A - B). By applying this identity, one can transform the left side into a form that can be manipulated to match the right side of the equation. This approach confirms that using the tangent function is a valid method to simplify the expression and derive the necessary relationships between the cotangent functions.

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Cot (a- B) = (cot a cot b + 1) / cot B - cot a

So.. Could I use tan (a-B) ? I couldn't find any special formulas for cot's.

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Sure, try it. cot(A-b)=1/tan(A-b). Use your identity on the tan(A-b) part and try and show it reduces to the right side of the identity.
 

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