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Given that tan^2 theta=3/8,what is the value of sec theta?

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Answer:

Sqrt (11/8)

Explanation:

Sec^2 - Tan^2 = 1

- Tan^2 = 1 - Sec^2

Tan^2 = -1 + Sec^2

Tan^2 = 3/8

3/8 = -1 + Sec^2 Theta

1 + 3/8 = Sec ^2 Theta

11/8 = Sec^2 Theta

Sqrt ( 11/8) = Sec of theta

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