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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Given the triangle below, which of the following is a correct statement?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i don't get it?!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Hints: sec(angle) = hypotenuse/adjacent cot(angle) = adjacent/opposite

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i still dont get which statement is right?!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

look at angle B

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

which leg is the adjacent side

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

and what is the hypotenuse

OpenStudy (anonymous):

7

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

so sec(B) = hyp/adj sec(B) = 7/6

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

which is not 3/7 or 7/3, so choices A and C are out

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so its d?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you are correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yay :)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

nice job

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