SOLUTION: I need to find the exact value of this! sec^2 (pi/4) - 6 = How do I do this?

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Question 641834: I need to find the exact value of this!
sec^2 (pi/4) - 6 =
How do I do this?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the exact value of this!
sec^2 (pi/4) - 6 =
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Since sec(pi/4) = 2/sqrt(2), sec^2(pi/4) = 4/2 = 2
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Your Problem:
= 2-6 = -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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