Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Trigonometric Functions - 5.2 Trigonometric Functions - 5.2 Exercises - Page 519: 62

Answer

-1

Work Step by Step

We can find the secant of coterminal angle that lies between $0^{\circ}$ and $360^{\circ}$ for convenience. $\sec(-540^{\circ})= \sec(-540^{\circ}+2\cdot360^{\circ})=\sec 180^{\circ}$ The terminal side of $180^{\circ}$ angle passes through (-1,0). So $x=-1,y=0$ and $r=1$. $\sec 180^{\circ}=\frac{r}{x}=\frac{1}{-1}=-1$
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