what is the answer to cot^2X+5=csc^2X+4?? i am not sure where to begin

Answer 1

Use the identity:
1 + cot^2 Ø = csc^2 Ø

LS = cot^2 x + 5
RS = 1 + cot^2 x + 4
= cot^2 x + 5
= LS