The Point $( 5,12 )$ Is on the Terminal Side of an Angle in Standard

question 157

Multiple Choice

The point $( 5,12 )$ is on the terminal side of an angle in standard position.Determine the exact value of $\sec \theta$ .

• A) \(\sec \theta = \frac { 5 } { 12 }\)
• B) \(\sec \theta = \frac { 13 } { 5 }\)
• C) \(\sec \theta = \frac { 12 } { 5 }\)
• D) \(\sec \theta = - \frac { 5 } { 13 }\)
• E) \(\sec \theta = - \frac { 5 } { 12 }\)

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