Simplify the Expression $$\frac { \cos \theta } { 1 + \sin \theta } + \tan \theta$$

question 63

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $$\frac { \cos \theta } { 1 + \sin \theta } + \tan \theta$$

• A) 1
• B) \[\sec \theta\]
• C) \(\sin ^ { 2 } \theta\)
• D) \(\cos \theta + \sin \theta\)

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