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What is sec 0 when tan 0 = V3? Đ. (1, 0) sec 0 = [?]​

What is sec 0 when tan 0 = V3? Đ. (1, 0) sec 0 = [?]​-example-1
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Answer:

secθ = - 2

Explanation:

Using the identity

sec²θ = 1 + tan²θ

= 1 + (
√(3) )² = 1 + 3 = 4 ( take the square root of both sides )

secθ = ±
√(4) = ± 2

Since secθ < 0 in the third quadrant , then

secθ = - 2

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