Verify That Each Equation Is an Identity $$\cot ^ { 2 } x = ( \csc x - 1 ) ( \csc x + 1 )$$

question 297

Essay

Verify that each equation is an identity.
- $$\cot ^ { 2 } x = ( \csc x - 1 ) ( \csc x + 1 )$$

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