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

question 27

Multiple Choice

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

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

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