If sec θ + tan θ =

CUET Preparation Today

Start Free Mocks

Home Questions 8ARRYGNEAF

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Trigonometry

Question:

If sec θ + tan θ = 3, then what is the value of sec θ - tan θ ?

Options:

1/3

1/6

1/5

Correct Answer:

1/3

Explanation:

sec θ + tan θ = 3

{ we know,

sec² θ - tan² θ = 1

And sec θ - tan θ = \(\frac{1}{sec θ + tan θ}\) }

so, sec θ - tan θ = \(\frac{1}{3}\)