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2014 · Q60

If sec θ + tan θ = 2, what is the value of sec θ?

Elementary MathematicsTrigonometry
  1. A3/2
  2. B√2
  3. C5/2
  4. D5/4

Explanation

secθ - tanθ = 1/2; adding gives 2secθ = 5/2, so secθ = 5/4.