Calculating Sec and Cos of 50 Degrees: Homework Solution

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The discussion focuses on calculating the secant and cosine of 50 degrees, specifically the expression Sec 50° x Cos 50°. The solution presented simplifies to 1, as 1 divided by Cos 50° multiplied by Cos 50° equals 1. It emphasizes that any non-zero number divided by itself results in 1, reinforcing the concept. The conclusion is that this principle applies universally, except when dealing with zero. Understanding this calculation helps clarify the relationship between secant and cosine functions.
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Homework Statement



Sec 50\circ x Cos50\circ

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The Attempt at a Solution



1 / Cos 50 \circ x Cos50\circ

Would they equal to 1?
 
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And so you never run into this again, with the exception of 0, any number divided by itself is 1.
 
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