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  1. The simplified value of (sec A – cos A)² + (cosec A – sin A)² – (cot A – tan A)² is
    1. 0
    2. 1
      2
    3. 1
    4. 2
Correct Option: C

(sec A – cosA)² + (cosec A – sinA)² – (cot A – tan A)²
= sec²A + cos²A – 2secA cosA + cosec²A + sin²A– 2cosec A. sinA – cot²A – tan²A + 2 cotA. tanA
= sec²A – tan²A + cos²A+ sin²A + cosec²A – cot²A – 2
= 3 – 2 = 1



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