Find the exact value of \sec \theta given the value

trefoniu1

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2022-01-22

Find the exact value of secθ given the value of tanθ

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Rosa Nicholson

Rosa Nicholson

Beginner2022-01-23Added 13 answers

You can use the identity 1+tan2θ=sec2θ
Since you know that π<θ<π2 from the sign of tan, you can determine that sec is negative.
Now, you have that sec(θ)=50=52

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