SOLUTION: How do I complete the problem sec(x)=2 for 0≤x≤π^2 ? How do the limits figure into the problem? I've tried converting it to (1/cos(x)) = 2 and working from t

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Question 945259: How do I complete the problem sec(x)=2 for 0≤x≤π^2 ?
How do the limits figure into the problem?
I've tried converting it to (1/cos(x)) = 2 and working from there, but it is not working out properly.
My book tells me to use reference triangles, and I feel I have a good grasp on problems such as csc (7π/6) but I am unable to complete this type of problem.
Thank you!

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How do I complete the problem sec(x)=2 for 0≤x≤π^2 ?
How do the limits figure into the problem?
I've tried converting it to (1/cos(x)) = 2 and working from there, but it is not working out properly.
My book tells me to use reference triangles, and I feel I have a good grasp on problems such as csc (7π/6) but I am unable to complete this type of problem.
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If sec(x) = 2, the cos(x) = 1/2.
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I doubt it's pi^2, probably 2pi.
For 0 <= x < 2pi,
x = 60 degs
x = 300 degs
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You can convert to radians.