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How do you solve:
secx = 5cosecx
is there a trig identity relating them both together?
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what does sec mean?
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rewrite them as normal trig functions, and then use an identity related to tanx
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(Original post by elvss567)
How do you solve:
secx = 5cosecx
is there a trig identity relating them both together?
Rewrite the equation using the definitions of sec and cosec in terms of sin and cos. Then see if you can rearrange into a simpler trig equation.
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Thread starter 3 years ago
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Thankyou everyone!!
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(Original post by elvss567)
How do you solve:
secx = 5cosecx
is there a trig identity relating them both together?
Firstly:
Simplify each example...
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