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Question 9 • Algebra 2

Melanie simplified the expression (cot⁡(x))(1sec⁡(x))as shown. Step 1: the fraction with numerator open paren cosine of x over sine of x close paren and denominator cosine of x Step 2: cosine of x over sine of x times 1 over cosine of x Step 3: 1 over sine of x Step 4: tangent of x In which step did Melanie make the first error, and which expression should she have written in that step?

Answer
A
step 1; the fraction with numerator open paren cosine of x over sine of x close paren and denominator sine of x
B
step 4; cosecant of x
C
step 4; cosine of x
D
step 1; the fraction with numerator open paren sine of x over cosine of x close paren and denominator cosine of x
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