Verify That Each Equation Is an Identity $$( \sec \alpha - \tan \alpha ) ( \sec \alpha + \tan \alpha ) = 1$$

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Essay

Verify that each equation is an identity.
- $$( \sec \alpha - \tan \alpha ) ( \sec \alpha + \tan \alpha ) = 1$$

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