simplify the expression.

cot^2(x)-csc^2(-x)

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csc(-x) = -csc(x)

sin^2+cos^2 = 1
But my teacher gave the answer on the review as -1.
but but but ... you should have used my hints.

csc^2(-x) = (-cscx)^2 = csc^2(x)

sin^2+cos^2 = 1
divide by sin^2 to get
1+cot^2 = csc^2
cot^2 - csc^2 = -1

sin^2+cos^2=1 will help solve many problems.