Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the trig function for secant of theta=7/3

Solution

To evaluate the trigonometric function for secant, we use the definition of secant:

sec(θ)=1cos(θ)\sec(\theta) = \frac{1}{\cos(\theta)}

Given that sec(θ)=73\sec(\theta) = \frac{7}{3}, we can find cos(θ)\cos(\theta) by taking the reciprocal:

cos(θ)=1sec(θ)=37\cos(\theta) = \frac{1}{\sec(\theta)} = \frac{3}{7}

So, the cosine of θ\theta is 37\frac{3}{7}.

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Here are 5 related questions you might be interested in:

  1. What is the sine of θ\theta given that sec(θ)=73\sec(\theta) = \frac{7}{3}?
  2. How do you find the angle θ\theta given sec(θ)=73\sec(\theta) = \frac{7}{3}?
  3. What is the value of tan(θ)\tan(\theta) given sec(θ)=73\sec(\theta) = \frac{7}{3}?
  4. How is the secant function related to the Pythagorean identity?
  5. What is the significance of the secant function in trigonometry?

Tip: The secant function is often useful in problems involving right triangles and can be especially handy in solving equations related to circles or oscillatory motion.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry

Formulas

Secant function definition

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12