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Question
If tanθ `= 3/4` then find the value of secθ.
Solution
If tanθ = 34
1 + tan2θ = sec2θ
∴ 1 + `(3/4)^2= sec^2θ`
∴ `1 + 9/16 = sec^2θ`
∴ `25/16 = sec^2θ`
∴ `secθ = 5/4`
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