Write each expression as an algebraic (nontrigonometric) expression in
(Simplify your answer.)
The final algebraic expression equivalent to
Step 1 :Given the expression
Step 2 :First, we simplify the inner function, which is the inverse secant function. The secant function is the reciprocal of the cosine function, so the inverse secant function can be written in terms of the inverse cosine function. We can write
Step 3 :Next, we simplify the sine function. The sine of twice an angle can be written in terms of the cosine of the angle using the double-angle formula for sine, which is
Step 4 :Finally, we simplify the sine and cosine of the inverse cosine function. The sine of the inverse cosine function can be written as
Step 5 :This expression can be further simplified by multiplying the numerator and the denominator by
Step 6 :The final algebraic expression equivalent to