Reciprocal Trig Identities

Front

What is the definition of secant (secθ)?

Back

secθ = 1/cosθ

Front

What is the definition of tangent (tanθ)?

Back

tanθ = sinθ/cosθ

Front

If sinθ = 1/√2, what is cscθ?

Back

cscθ = √2

Front

Simplify sinθ(cscθ - sinθ).

Back

cos²θ

Front

If tanθ = 12/5, what is cotθ?

Back

cotθ = 5/12

Front

What is the relationship between sine and cosecant?

Back

cscθ = 1/sinθ

Front

What is the relationship between cosine and secant?

Back

secθ = 1/cosθ

Front

What is the relationship between tangent and cotangent?

Back

cotθ = 1/tanθ

Front

If cosθ = 3/5, what is secθ?

Back

secθ = 5/3

Front

If sinθ = 4/5, what is cscθ?

Back

cscθ = 5/4