SOLUTION: If the theta lies in quadrant 2 and sin theta equals 1/5, find sec theta

SOLUTION: If the theta lies in quadrant 2 and sin theta equals 1/5, find sec theta

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Question 1035193: If the theta lies in quadrant 2 and sin theta equals 1/5, find sec theta
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the theta lies in quadrant 2 and sin theta equals 1/5, find sec theta
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cos = sqrt(1 - sin^2) = sqrt(24/25)
sec = 1/cos = sqrt(25/24) = 5/sqrt(24)
= -5sqrt(24)/24 *** Negative in Q2

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