Trigonometry

Trig Identities Calculator

Verify and explore fundamental trigonometric identities.

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Pythagorean Identities

sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1.000
1 + tan²(θ) = sec²(θ)
1 + cot²(θ) = csc²(θ)

Reciprocal Identities

sin(θ) · csc(θ) = 1.000
cos(θ) · sec(θ) = 1.000
tan(θ) · cot(θ) = 1.000

Quotient Identities

tan(θ) = sin(θ)/cos(θ)
cot(θ) = cos(θ)/sin(θ)

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📘 Pythagorean Identities

sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1
1 + tan²(θ) = sec²(θ)
1 + cot²(θ) = csc²(θ)

🎓 Reciprocal Identities

csc(θ) = 1/sin(θ)
sec(θ) = 1/cos(θ)
cot(θ) = 1/tan(θ)

💡 Quotient Identities

tan(θ) = sin(θ)/cos(θ)
cot(θ) = cos(θ)/sin(θ)

🚀 Even-Odd Identities

sin(-θ) = -sin(θ) (odd)
cos(-θ) = cos(θ) (even)
tan(-θ) = -tan(θ) (odd)

⚡ Why Learn Identities?

  • Simplification: Reduce complex expressions
  • Solving Equations: Transform to solvable forms
  • Calculus: Essential for integration and differentiation
  • Proofs: Foundation for deriving other identities

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