A calculus problem by A Former Brilliant Member

Calculus Level 2

If sin ⁡ θ = − 12 13 \sin \theta = - \frac{12}{13} for π < θ < 3 π 2 \pi < \theta < \frac{3 \pi}{2} , find the value of

sec ⁡ θ − tan ⁡ θ ? \sec \theta - \tan \theta?


The answer is -5.

A Former Brilliant Member by A Former Brilliant Member

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Ramiel To-ong
Dec 8, 2015

nice problem

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Atul Kumar
Jun 17, 2014

basic use of trigonometry

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