Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Trigonometric Functions - Section 5.3 Properties of the Trigonometric Functions - 5.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 418: 75

Answer

$\dfrac{2 \sqrt{3}}{3}$

Work Step by Step

The secant is an even function so $\sec{(- \theta)} = \sec{ \theta}$ Thus, $\sec{\left(-\dfrac{\pi}{6} \right)}= \sec{\left(\dfrac{\pi}{6} \right)} = \boxed{\dfrac{2 \sqrt{3}}{3}}$
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