SOLUTION: If theta is in quadrant III and tan (theta) = 2.4, then sec (theta) equals

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Question 745757: If theta is in quadrant III and tan (theta) = 2.4, then sec (theta) equals
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If theta is in quadrant III and tan (theta) = 2.4, then sec (theta) equals
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sec^2 = tan^2 + 1 = 6.76
|sec| = 2.6
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In Q3 sec is negative
sec = -2.6