Use Basic Identities to Simplify the Expression $\sin ^ { 2 } \theta + \tan ^ { 2 } \theta + \cos ^ { 2 } \theta$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Use basic identities to simplify the expression.
- $\sin ^ { 2 } \theta + \tan ^ { 2 } \theta + \cos ^ { 2 } \theta$

• A) \(\cos ^ { 3 } \theta\)
• B) \(\sin \theta\)
• C) \(\tan ^ { 2 } \theta\)
• D) \(\sec ^ { 2 } \theta\)