Question

What is `3tan^2theta` in terms of non-exponential trigonometric functions?

Answer 1

Transform 3tan^2 x

Ans: `(sec x - 1)(sec x + 1)`

Explanation:

Use trig identity: `1 + tan^2 x = sec^2 x`
`tan^2 x = sec^2 x - 1 = (sec x - 1)(sec x + 1)`