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Find tan θ if sec θ = √26/5 and sin θ < 0.

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Answer:

Find tan θ if sec θ = (sqrt26)/5 and sin θ < 0 = tan θ = -1/5

Explanation:

cos θ = 5/√26

opposite side = s

s^2 = 26-25 = 1

s = -1

tan θ = -1/5

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