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If tan θ +sec θ =l, then prove that sec θ =

Given: tan θ+ sec θ = l …eq. 1

Multiplying and dividing by (sec θ – tan θ) on numerator and denominator of L.H.S,







Adding eq. 1and eq. 2, we get





Hence, proved.


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