Which of the following is a reciprocal identity?

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · AP Precalculus · Trigonometric and Polar Functions · Trigonometric and Polar Functions

Problem

Which of the following is a reciprocal identity? (a) tan⁡θ=sin⁡θcos⁡θ\tan\theta = \dfrac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta} (b) cot⁡θ=cos⁡θsin⁡θ\cot\theta = \dfrac{\cos\theta}{\sin\theta} (c) sec⁡θ=1cos⁡θ\sec\theta = \dfrac{1}{\cos\theta} (d) sec⁡θ=1sin⁡θ\sec\theta = \dfrac{1}{\sin\theta}

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