Let theta be an angle such that tangent of theta = 4/3 and cosine of theta < 0. Find the exact values of the secant of theta and the cosecant of theta.   Why is the secant of theta and the cosecant of theta negative?

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Let theta be an angle such that tangent of theta = 4/3 and cosine of theta < 0. Find the exact values of the secant of theta and the cosecant of theta.

 

Why is the secant of theta and the cosecant of theta negative?

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