Simplify the expression (1 - cos²(θ)) / sin(θ), assuming sin(θ) ≠ 0.
Solution
Problem
Simplify the expression (1 - cos²(θ)) / sin(θ), assuming sin(θ) ≠ 0.
Start with the expression:
(1 - cos²(θ)) / sin(θ)
Use the Pythagorean identity:
sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1
Subtract cos²(θ) from both sides:
1 - cos²(θ) = sin²(θ)
Replace the numerator with sin²(θ):
sin²(θ) / sin(θ)
Since sin(θ) ≠ 0, one factor of sin(θ) cancels:
sin²(θ) / sin(θ) = sin(θ)
Therefore, the expression simplifies to sin(θ).
Result
sin(θ)