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The product (1 + cotθ − cosecθ)(1 + tanθ + secθ) simplifies to:

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  • A0
  • B1
  • C4
  • D2

Step-by-Step Solution

Write everything over sinθ and cosθ: the first bracket is (sinθ + cosθ − 1)/sinθ and the second is (cosθ + sinθ + 1)/cosθ. The numerators multiply to sinθ·cosθ − 1 = 2sinθ·cosθ, which divided by sinθ·cosθ leaves 2. Check at θ = 30°: .
Answer: D) 2

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