What is (1 + cot θ - cosec θ)(1 + tan θ + sec θ) equal to?

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Option 2 : 2
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Concept:

Trigonometry Formula

cot θ = 

tan θ = 

cosec θ = 

sec θ = 

sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1

(sin θ + cos θ)2 = sin2 θ + cos2 θ + 2 sin θ cos θ 

 

Calculation:

To Find: Value of (1 + cot θ - cosec θ)(1 + tan θ + sec θ)

= (1 +  - ) (1 +  + )

= 2

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