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Example 2<br />

Express cos x in terms of tan x.<br />

Copyright © 2009 Pearson Addison-Wesley 1.1-11<br />

EXPRESSING ONE FUNCITON IN<br />

TERMS OF ANOTHER<br />

Since sec x is related to both cos x and tan x by<br />

identities, start with<br />

Take reciprocals.<br />

Reciprocal identity<br />

Take the square<br />

root of each side.<br />

The sign depends on<br />

the quadrant of x.<br />

5.1-11

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