If $sec^2 x - 3 sec x + 2 = 0$, then the value of x(0 < x < 90°) is :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
$sec^2 x - 3 sec x + 2 = 0$
sec²x - 2.secx - secx + 2 = 0
secx ( secx - 2 ) - 1 ( secx - 2 ) = 0
(secx - 1).(secx - 2) = 0
Either secx - 1 = 0 OR secx - 2 = 0
{ secx - 1 = 0 not possible because 0 < x < 90°.}
So, secx - 2 = 0
secx = 2
{ we know, sec60° = 2 }
so, x = 60°