Use the Fundamental Identities to Simplify the Expression $$\cos x ( \csc x - \sec x ) - \cot x$$

question 420

Multiple Choice

Use the fundamental identities to simplify the expression.
- $$\cos x ( \csc x - \sec x ) - \cot x$$

• A) \(\cos ^ { 2 } x - \tan ^ { 2 } x\)
• B) \(- 1\)
• C) 0
• D) 1

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