Identify and Simplify: Identify and simplify the expression using trigonometric identities.sinx+tanx−cosxsin2x−1=0tanx=cosxsinxsinx+cosxsinx−cosxsin2x−1=0
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms over a common denominator. cosx−1sinx⋅cosx+sinx−sin2x=0
Simplify the Numerator: Simplify the numerator. cosxsinx⋅(cosx+1−sinx)−1=0
Clear the Denominator: Multiply through by cosx to clear the denominator.sinx⋅(cosx+1−sinx)−cosx=0
Expand and Simplify: Expand and simplify the expression. sinx⋅cosx+sinx−sin2x−cosx=0
Rearrange Terms: Rearrange terms to find a common factor.(sinx−cosx)⋅(sinx+1)=0
Solve Equations: Solve the equation by setting each factor to zero.sinx−cosx=0 or sinx+1=0
Check Solutions: Solve each equation.sinx=cosxsinx+1=0sinx=−1
Check Solutions: Solve each equation.sinx=cosxsinx+1=0sinx=−1Check the solutions in the original equation.sinx=cosx, x=4π,45πsinx=−1, x=23π
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