Math Problem Statement
What is sec theta= 2.445
Solution
The equation can be solved for by finding the inverse of the secant function. Recall that:
So, if , we have:
Now, let's calculate this:
To find , take the inverse cosine () of 0.4089:
Using a calculator, we get:
Since secant is periodic, there are multiple possible solutions. The general solution for can be written as:
where is any integer.
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- How do you find the secant of an angle?
- What is the relationship between secant and cosine?
- How does the periodicity of the secant function affect solutions?
- What is the general solution for trigonometric equations?
- How do you convert between degrees and radians?
Tip: Always remember to consider all possible solutions when solving trigonometric equations due to their periodic nature.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Secant Function
Cosine Function
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Formulas
sec(θ) = 1 / cos(θ)
θ = cos^(-1)(1 / sec(θ))
Theorems
Inverse Function Theorem for Trigonometric Functions
Periodicity of Trigonometric Functions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12