Question

4) If tan tita =5/12 then find sec
tita.​

Answer 1

Tan α = 5/12

From trig ratio [triangle]

Tan alpha = Opposite side/Adjacent side = 5/12

Hence, Hypotenuse = √(52 + 122) = √(25+144) = √169 = 13

Sec α = 1/cos α = hypotenuse/adjacent side = 13/12

Sec α = 13/12