Q. Rotate the yellow dot to a location of 4 radians. After you rotate the angle, determine the value of sec4, to the nearest hundredth.
Understand secθ Reciprocal: To solve for sec4, we first need to understand that secθ is the reciprocal of cosθ. Therefore, sec4 is equal to cos41.
Calculate Cos 4 Radians: We need to find the value of cos4. Since our calculators are typically in degree mode, we need to ensure that we are calculating the cosine of 4 radians, not 4 degrees.
Find cos4 Value: Using a calculator set to radian mode, we find the value of cos4. The cosine of 4 radians is approximately −0.65364362.
Calculate Sec 4: Now, we take the reciprocal of cos4 to find sec4. So, sec4 is equal to (−0.65364362)1.
Reciprocal Calculation: Calculating the reciprocal, we get sec4≈−1.53073373.
Round to Nearest Hundredth: Finally, we round sec4 to the nearest hundredth, which gives us sec4≈−1.53.
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