SOLUTION: The point P (8,15) is on the terminal side of an angle. Find the exact value of the secant of the angle.

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Question 1201123: The point P (8,15) is on the terminal side of an angle. Find the exact value of the secant of the angle.
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Hypotenuse ^2 = 8^2+15^2
Hypotenuse^2 = 289
Hypotenuse = 17
Secant =17/8