SOLUTION: Could you please help me with this problem? Thank you in advance! Write sec t in terms of cot t, where t is in quadrant II

Algebra ->  Trigonometry-basics -> SOLUTION: Could you please help me with this problem? Thank you in advance! Write sec t in terms of cot t, where t is in quadrant II       Log On


   

Question 1198031: Could you please help me with this problem? Thank you in advance!
Write sec t in terms of cot t, where t is in quadrant II
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Could you please help me with this problem? Thank you in advance!
Write sec t in terms of cot t, where t is in quadrant II
------------------
sin^2 + cos^2 = 1
Divide by cos^2
tan^2 + 1 = sec^2
(1/cot^2) + 1 = sec^2
sec^2 = (1/cot^2) + cot^2/cot^2 = (cot^2+1)/cot^2
sec%28t%29+=+sqrt%28cot%5E2%28t%29%2B1%29%2Fcot%28t%29