Simplify the Expression $$( 1 + \cot \theta ) ( 1 - \cot \theta ) - \csc ^ { 2 } \theta$$

question 361

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $$( 1 + \cot \theta ) ( 1 - \cot \theta ) - \csc ^ { 2 } \theta$$

• A) 0
• B) \(- 2 \cot ^ { 2 } \theta\)
• C) \(2 \cot ^ { 2 } \theta\)
• D) 2

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