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2 sec2 x − 2 sec x = 4

 Jul 17, 2014

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Write this as 2sec2x - 2secx - 4 = 0

This factors as 2(secx + 1)(secx - 2) = 0

So secx = -1 and secx = 2

Given that sec = 1/cos,  can you take it from here?

 Jul 17, 2014
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Best Answer

Write this as 2sec2x - 2secx - 4 = 0

This factors as 2(secx + 1)(secx - 2) = 0

So secx = -1 and secx = 2

Given that sec = 1/cos,  can you take it from here?

Alan Jul 17, 2014

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