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

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 6 - Analytic Trigonometry - Section 6.6 Double-angle and Half-angle Formulas - 6.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 519: 89

Answer

$\frac{25}{7}$

Work Step by Step

1. Let $tan^{-1}(\frac{3}{4})=t$, we have $tan(t)=\frac{3}{4}$ and $cos(t)=\frac{4}{5}$ 2. $sec(2tan^{-1}(\frac{3}{4}))=sec(2t)=\frac{1}{cos(2t)}=\frac{1}{2cos^2t-1}=\frac{1}{2(\frac{4}{5})^2-1}=\frac{25}{7}$
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