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12-76.

Using the triangle at right, find: 

This problem is similar to problem 12-67. Refer back to that problem if you need some help.

Right triangle: horizontal side, A, C, labeled, b, vertical side, C, b, labeled, a, hypotenuse side, A, b, labeled, c.

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    What trigonometric ratio is sec a reciprocal of?
    What parts of the triangle are used in that ratio?

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    Remember that tan is equal to opposite over adjacent.

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    This is related to part (b). How?

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    What trigonometric ratio is csc a reciprocal of?