SOLUTION: Sec^2 45 degrees is the same as? a. sec(45 x 45) b. 2 sec 45 c. (sec 45) (sec 45) d. sec 90 PLEASE HELP

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Question 181069: Sec^2 45 degrees is the same as?
a. sec(45 x 45)
b. 2 sec 45
c. (sec 45) (sec 45)
d. sec 90
PLEASE HELP

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sec^2 45 degrees is the same as?
a. sec(45 x 45)
b. 2 sec 45
c. (sec 45) (sec 45)
d. sec 90
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, so it's c.
A trig function to an exponent means raise the function to that power, not the argument.
If it were a, it would be sec(45^2)
If it were b or d, it would say that.
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