Question

If sec theta equals to x write the value of tan theta​

Answer 1

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• If sec θ = x, value of tan θ = ?

• By using the identity : sec²θ - tan²θ = 1

• Put the value of sec θ = x

• (x)² - tan²θ = 1

• x² = 1 + tan²θ

• x² - 1 = tan²θ

• tan θ = √x²-1

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