SOLUTION: Find the indicated trigonometric function, given that θ is an angle in standard position with the terminal side passing through the given point. (2, 3); Find sec θ.

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Question 773741: Find the indicated trigonometric function, given that θ is an angle in standard position with the terminal side passing through the given point.
(2, 3); Find sec θ.
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Find the indicated trigonometric function, given that θ is an angle in standard position with the terminal side passing through the given point.
(2, 3); Find sec θ.
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x = 2, y = 3
r+=+sqrt%282%5E2+%2B+3%5E2%29+=+sqrt%2813%29
sec = r/x = sqrt(13)/2