Verify the identity.
sec(-x)sin x = tan x
To verify the identity, start with the more complicated side and transform it to look like the other side. Choose transformations and transform the expression at each step.
sec(-x)sin x = _____ sin x (1) _____
= _____ sin x (2) _____
= tan x (3) _____
(1) Apply a reciprocal identity.
Separate the quotient into two terms.
Apply the appropriate even-odd identity.
Factor out the greatest common factor.
(2) Separate the quotient into two terms.
Express in terms of sines and cosines.
Apply the appropriate even-odd identity.
Factor out the greatest common factor.
(3) Apply the appropriate even - odd identity.
Apply a Pythagorean identity.
Apply a reciprocal identity.
Apply a quotient identity.
Divide out the common factor.