Simplify the Expression $$\frac { \cos ^ { 2 } x + \sin ^ { 2 } x } { \cot ^ { 2 } x - \csc ^ { 2 } x }$$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $$\frac { \cos ^ { 2 } x + \sin ^ { 2 } x } { \cot ^ { 2 } x - \csc ^ { 2 } x }$$

• A) \(- 1\)
• B) \(\csc x\)
• C) 1
• D) \(\sec x\)

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