Trigonometryhard · Past Paper
If sec θ = x + 1/(4x), then find sec θ + tan θ.
Ax
B2x
Cx/2
D1/x
✓ Correct Answer: B — 2x
Using tan² = sec²-1, tan θ = x - 1/(4x). Adding them gives 2x.
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