Let $(-2, -4)$ be a point on the terminal side of an angle $theta$ in standard position. Find the exact value...
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Let $(-2, -4)$ be a point on the terminal side of an angle $theta$ in standard position. Find the exact value of $sec{(theta)}$.
Can you give me the answer?
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Let $(-2, -4)$ be a point on the terminal side of an angle $theta$ in standard position. Find the exact value of $sec{(theta)}$.
Can you give me the answer?
algebra-precalculus trigonometry
edited Jan 18 at 13:00
idriskameni
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What does "terminal side of an angle in standard position" mean?
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@MattiP. The problem describes a directed angle with vertex at the origin and initial side on the positive x-axis. The directed angle is measured from the positive $x$-axis to the terminal side, which passes through the point $(-2, -4)$. Counterclockwise (anti-clockwise) rotations are considered to have positive measures, and clockwise rotations considered to have negative measures.
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Well, it seems to be a completely standard trigonometric problem. You only need to draw a picture and think what $sec{theta}$ represents.
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Let $(-2, -4)$ be a point on the terminal side of an angle $theta$ in standard position. Find the exact value of $sec{(theta)}$.
Can you give me the answer?
algebra-precalculus trigonometry
edited Jan 18 at 13:00
idriskameni
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asked Jan 18 at 12:45
Renee HaasRenee Haas
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Let $(-2, -4)$ be a point on the terminal side of an angle $theta$ in standard position. Find the exact value of $sec{(theta)}$.
Can you give me the answer?
algebra-precalculus trigonometry
algebra-precalculus trigonometry
edited Jan 18 at 13:00
idriskameni
641319
asked Jan 18 at 12:45
Renee HaasRenee Haas
61
edited Jan 18 at 13:00
idriskameni
641319
asked Jan 18 at 12:45
Renee HaasRenee Haas
61
edited Jan 18 at 13:00
idriskameni
641319
edited Jan 18 at 13:00
idriskameni
641319
edited Jan 18 at 13:00
idriskameni
641319
641319
asked Jan 18 at 12:45
Renee HaasRenee Haas
61
asked Jan 18 at 12:45
Renee HaasRenee Haas
61
asked Jan 18 at 12:45
Renee HaasRenee Haas
61
61
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What does "terminal side of an angle in standard position" mean?
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– Matti P.
Jan 18 at 12:47
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Welcome to MathSE. When you pose a question here, it is expected that you include your own thoughts on the problem. Please tell us what you know, show what you have attempted, and explain where you are stuck so that you receive responses that address the specific difficulties you are encountering. This tutorial explains how to typeset mathematics on this site.
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– N. F. Taussig
Jan 18 at 12:47
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@MattiP. The problem describes a directed angle with vertex at the origin and initial side on the positive x-axis. The directed angle is measured from the positive $x$-axis to the terminal side, which passes through the point $(-2, -4)$. Counterclockwise (anti-clockwise) rotations are considered to have positive measures, and clockwise rotations considered to have negative measures.
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– N. F. Taussig
Jan 18 at 12:49
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Well, it seems to be a completely standard trigonometric problem. You only need to draw a picture and think what $sec{theta}$ represents.
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– Matti P.
Jan 18 at 12:51
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What does "terminal side of an angle in standard position" mean?
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– Matti P.
Jan 18 at 12:47
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Welcome to MathSE. When you pose a question here, it is expected that you include your own thoughts on the problem. Please tell us what you know, show what you have attempted, and explain where you are stuck so that you receive responses that address the specific difficulties you are encountering. This tutorial explains how to typeset mathematics on this site.
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– N. F. Taussig
Jan 18 at 12:47
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@MattiP. The problem describes a directed angle with vertex at the origin and initial side on the positive x-axis. The directed angle is measured from the positive $x$-axis to the terminal side, which passes through the point $(-2, -4)$. Counterclockwise (anti-clockwise) rotations are considered to have positive measures, and clockwise rotations considered to have negative measures.
$endgroup$
– N. F. Taussig
Jan 18 at 12:49
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Well, it seems to be a completely standard trigonometric problem. You only need to draw a picture and think what $sec{theta}$ represents.
$endgroup$
– Matti P.
Jan 18 at 12:51
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What does "terminal side of an angle in standard position" mean?
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– Matti P.
Jan 18 at 12:47
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What does "terminal side of an angle in standard position" mean?
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– Matti P.
Jan 18 at 12:47
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Welcome to MathSE. When you pose a question here, it is expected that you include your own thoughts on the problem. Please tell us what you know, show what you have attempted, and explain where you are stuck so that you receive responses that address the specific difficulties you are encountering. This tutorial explains how to typeset mathematics on this site.
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– N. F. Taussig
Jan 18 at 12:47
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Welcome to MathSE. When you pose a question here, it is expected that you include your own thoughts on the problem. Please tell us what you know, show what you have attempted, and explain where you are stuck so that you receive responses that address the specific difficulties you are encountering. This tutorial explains how to typeset mathematics on this site.
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– N. F. Taussig
Jan 18 at 12:47
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@MattiP. The problem describes a directed angle with vertex at the origin and initial side on the positive x-axis. The directed angle is measured from the positive $x$-axis to the terminal side, which passes through the point $(-2, -4)$. Counterclockwise (anti-clockwise) rotations are considered to have positive measures, and clockwise rotations considered to have negative measures.
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– N. F. Taussig
Jan 18 at 12:49
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@MattiP. The problem describes a directed angle with vertex at the origin and initial side on the positive x-axis. The directed angle is measured from the positive $x$-axis to the terminal side, which passes through the point $(-2, -4)$. Counterclockwise (anti-clockwise) rotations are considered to have positive measures, and clockwise rotations considered to have negative measures.
$endgroup$
– N. F. Taussig
Jan 18 at 12:49
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Well, it seems to be a completely standard trigonometric problem. You only need to draw a picture and think what $sec{theta}$ represents.
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– Matti P.
Jan 18 at 12:51
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Well, it seems to be a completely standard trigonometric problem. You only need to draw a picture and think what $sec{theta}$ represents.
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– Matti P.
Jan 18 at 12:51
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What does "terminal side of an angle in standard position" mean?
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– Matti P.
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Welcome to MathSE. When you pose a question here, it is expected that you include your own thoughts on the problem. Please tell us what you know, show what you have attempted, and explain where you are stuck so that you receive responses that address the specific difficulties you are encountering. This tutorial explains how to typeset mathematics on this site.
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– N. F. Taussig
Jan 18 at 12:47
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@MattiP. The problem describes a directed angle with vertex at the origin and initial side on the positive x-axis. The directed angle is measured from the positive $x$-axis to the terminal side, which passes through the point $(-2, -4)$. Counterclockwise (anti-clockwise) rotations are considered to have positive measures, and clockwise rotations considered to have negative measures.
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– N. F. Taussig
Jan 18 at 12:49
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Well, it seems to be a completely standard trigonometric problem. You only need to draw a picture and think what $sec{theta}$ represents.
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– Matti P.
Jan 18 at 12:51