Find the curvature of y=sec x.

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Homework Statement


Find the curvature of y=sec x.

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The Attempt at a Solution


k(x)=abs(y")/[1+(y')^2]^(3/2)
y'=secx*tanx
y"=secx(sec^2 x+tan^2 x)
k(x)=abs(secx(sec^2 x+tan^2 x))/[1+(secx*tanx)^2]^(3/2)
how do I simplify this?
 
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