SOLUTION: sec x = -3

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Question 1181365: sec x = -3
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Using definition of secant,
cos%28x%29=-1%2F3
which could be in quadrant 2 or quadrant 3.
If x is in quadrant #3, then x is 109.47 degrees (used calculator).