Verify the identity. $$\tan ^{4} k-\sec ^{4} k=1-2 \sec ^{2} k$$
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So, $\tan^4 k = (\sec^2 k - 1)^2 = \sec^4 k - 2\sec^2 k + 1$. Show more…
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