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Given sec θ = 13/12, Calculate all other trigonometric ratios.

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Given sec θ = 13/12, Calculate all other trigonometric ratios.

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Let us assume a right angled triangle ABC, right angled at B

sec θ =13/12 = Hypotenuse/Adjacent side = AC/AB

Let AC be 13k and AB will be 12k

Where, k is a positive real number.

According to the Pythagoras theorem,

AC2= AB+ BC2

Substitute the value of AB and AC

(13k)2 = (12k)2 + BC2

169k2 = 144k2 + BC2

169k2 = 144k2 + BC2

BC= 169k2 – 144k2

BC2= 25k2

BC = 5k

Now, substitute the corresponding values in all other trigonometric ratios

Sin θ = Opposite Side/Hypotenuse = BC/AC = 5/13

Cos θ = Adjacent Side/Hypotenuse = AB/AC = 12/13

tan θ = Opposite Side/Adjacent Side = BC/AB = 5/12

Cosec θ = Hypotenuse/Opposite Side = AC/BC = 13/5

cot θ = Adjacent Side/Opposite Side = AB/BC = 12/5

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