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OpenStudy (umarsback):

In the triangle below, what ratio represents sec θ?

OpenStudy (umarsback):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (obeysoph▲):

15/9

OpenStudy (obeysoph▲):

for the first triangle

OpenStudy (umarsback):

15/9 isnt in the options .-.

OpenStudy (obeysoph▲):

.-. whats the options

OpenStudy (umarsback):

nvm lol i got it. its 12/5 i think

hartnn (hartnn):

sec is reciprocal of cos can you find cos first?

hartnn (hartnn):

and no, its not 12/5

OpenStudy (umarsback):

cos = adj/hyp so sec = hyp/adj

hartnn (hartnn):

thats correct

hartnn (hartnn):

hyp = 26 adj = 10

OpenStudy (umarsback):

So its 5/13

hartnn (hartnn):

cos will be 5/13 sec will be 13.5 :)

hartnn (hartnn):

13/5****

OpenStudy (umarsback):

omg lol i must be sleepy . so simple! thank you :)

hartnn (hartnn):

welcome ^_^

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