Use the Fundamental Identities to Simplify the Expression $$\frac { 1 + \tan ^ { 2 } x } { \sec x }$$

question 260

Multiple Choice

Use the fundamental identities to simplify the expression.
- $$\frac { 1 + \tan ^ { 2 } x } { \sec x }$$

• A) \(\sec x\)
• B) 1
• C) \(\csc x\)
• D) \(- \sec x\)

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