# Math- gr.12 Trig.

posted by May

Hi, could someone explain to me how to use a counterexample in trig to prove whether something is either an identity or equation?

For ex. how would you do that with this question?

sec^2x-tan^2x= cos x

1. Marth

A counterexample is simply any instance that disproves the statement.

For example, try using x = pi/4. Note that this is NOT the only correct answer.

2. May

Would I substitute the same number to both sides?

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