Question

Write the expression in algebraic form.

sin (arcsec x)

Answer 1

Step 1:

The trigonometric expression is .

Rewrite the expression.

Consider , then 

Definition of inverse trigonometric function : .

If , then .

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Step 2:

From Pythagorean theorem,

The square of the hypotenuse is equal to sum the squares of the other two sides.

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Substitute in .

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Solution :

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