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An Identity is a math statement that is ALWAYS true. An Identity is a math statement that is ALWAYS true.
The left-hand side and the right-hand side of the equation can The left-hand side and the right-hand side of the equation can
be substituted for each other as needed. be substituted for each other as needed.
Partial List of Identities Partial List of Identities
2 + 2 = 1 2 + 2 = 1
2 = 1 2 2 = 1 2
2 = 1 2 2 = 1 2
sin 1 sin 1
tan = tan = tan = tan =
cos cot cos cot
cos 1 cos 1
cot = cot = cot = cot =
sin tan sin tan
1 1 1 1
csc = sin = csc = sin =
sin csc sin csc
1 1 1 1
sec = cos = sec = cos =
cos sec cos sec
The Point??? Identities simplify messy equations when The Point??? Identities simplify messy equations when
people are solving trigonometric-related problems. people are solving trigonometric-related problems.