Question

if tan α=5/12,find the value of secα

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

tan alpha = perpendicular/base so here P=5,B=12 using pgt to find H(hypotenuse) H square=B square+ P square, H square =12square+5squre, Hsquare=144+25=Hsquare=169 H=13, so sec =H/P=13/5.