If (\tan x=\frac{7}{24}) and (x) is in the first quadrant, what is the value of (\sec x)?

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: (\frac{25}{24})

Using (\sec^2 x=1+\tan^2 x), (\sec x=\frac{25}{24}). In the first quadrant, (\sec x) is positive.

What is the correct answer to this question?

(\frac{25}{24})

Why is this the correct answer?

Using (\sec^2 x=1+\tan^2 x), (\sec x=\frac{25}{24}). In the first quadrant, (\sec x) is positive.

Which subject and chapter does this question cover?

This is a Class 12 Mathematics question. Chapter: Trigonometric Functions. Topic: Trigonometric functions and their properties.