Suppose that (1+secθ)(1+cscθ)=6. Determine the value of (1+tanθ)(1+cotθ).
Solution
Solution:
The equation is equivalent to 1+sinθ+cosθ=5sinθcosθ. Let A:=sinθ+cosθ and B:=sinθcosθ. Then 1+A=5B and A2=1+2B. As 1+A=0, 1+A=25(A2−1)⟹1=25(A−1) which gives A=57. Consequently, we get B=2512. Hence, (1+tanθ)(1+cotθ)=BA2=2549⋅1225=1249
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