If 29cosθ = 20 find sec2 θ – tan2 θ.
29cosθ = 20
⇒ cosθ = 20/29

Let the third side be p,
By Pythagoras theorem,
⇒ 202 + p2 = 292
⇒ 400 + p2 = 841
⇒ p2 = 441
⇒ p = 21

Therefore, the other angles are:
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tan θ = ![]()
Putting the values in function:
⇒ sec2 θ – tan2 θ
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