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$$
\frac{1}{1+\sin \theta}+\frac{1}{1-\sin \theta}=
$$
MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (06 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $2 \cos ^2 \theta$
  • B $-2 \cos ^2 \theta$
  • C $2 \tan ^2 \theta$
  • D $2 \sec ^2 \theta$
Solution:
1392 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $2 \sec ^2 \theta$
$\begin{aligned} & \frac{1}{1+\sin \theta}+\frac{1}{1-\sin \theta} \\ & =\frac{1-\sin \theta+1+\sin \theta}{(1+\sin \theta)(1-\sin \theta)}=\frac{2}{1-\sin ^2 \theta}=\frac{2}{\cos ^2 \theta} \\ & =2 \sec ^2 \theta\end{aligned}$

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