SOLUTION: Perform the transformation. Write sec x in terms of tan x.

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Question 1041961: Perform the transformation.
Write sec x in terms of tan x.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sec = 1/cos
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tan = sin/cos
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sin = sqrt(1- cos^2)
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You can figure it out from that, or look on Wikipedia - Half angle formulas.