SOLUTION: Explain why there is no angle theta that satisfies cos =1/2 and sec=2 ?

Question 929139: Explain why there is no angle theta that satisfies cos =1/2 and sec=2 ?

Found 2 solutions by richard1234, Alan3354:
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Explain why there is no angle theta that satisfies cos =1/2 and sec=2 ?

However cosine, secant, and all other trig functions require an argument such as theta or 2*theta. Therefore we cannot answer your question completely; please re-post. If you meant cos theta = 1/2 and sec theta = 2, there is a value of theta, e.g. 60 degrees or pi/3 radians.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Explain why there is no angle theta that satisfies cos =1/2 and sec=2 ?
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There is.
cos(60) = 1/2
sec(60) = 2

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