# Pre Cal

posted by Amy

Vertify the identities, clearly show each step (vertify one side that they are equal to each other)

sec^2+csc^2=sec^2+csc^2

1. drwls

There is nothing to prove. You have exactly the same terms on both sides already.

I'd call that a tautology, not an identity

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