Use the Fundamental Identities to Simplify the Expression $$\sin ^ { 2 } x \left( \cot ^ { 2 } x + 1 \right)$$

question 202

Multiple Choice

Use the fundamental identities to simplify the expression.
- $$\sin ^ { 2 } x \left( \cot ^ { 2 } x + 1 \right)$$

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

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