If sec 5 θ =cosec (θ -36o), where 5 θ is an acute angle, find the value of θ.
sec 5θ = cosec (θ-36°) …(i)
We know that
sec θ = cosec (90° - θ)
So, Eq. (i) become
Cosec (90° - 5θ) = cosec (θ -36°)
On Equating both the sides, we get
90° - 5θ = θ -36°
⇒ -5θ - θ = -36° -90°
⇒ -6θ = -126°
⇒ θ = 21°
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