Write the trigonometric expression as an algebraic expression in u.
sec (sin-1 u)
sec ( arcsin (u) )
arcsin (u) = θ means that sin θ = u/1 so cos θ = sqrt ( 1 - u^2) / 1 = sqrt (1 - u^2)
So
sec ( arcsin (u) ) = sec θ = 1 /cos θ = 1 / sqrt (1 - u^2)
sec(arcsinu)=1√1−u2
Let arcsinu=A, then sinA=u and we are seeking secA
As sinA=u, cosA=√1−u2
and secA=1√1−u2
Substituting A for arcsinu,
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