Prove the identity.ln |sec x| = -ln |cos x|

What will be an ideal response?


ln | sec x | = ln |(cos x)-1| = - ln | cos x|.

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A. 36% B. 1440% C. 14% D. 50%

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Use an identity to find the value of the expression. Do not use a calculator.sin2 70° + cos2 70°

A. 0.70 B. 0 C. 0.49 D. 1

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Use the graph of the polynomial function f(x) to solve f(x) = 0.

A. -1.5, 2.5, 3.5 B. -1.5, 3.5 C. -3.5, -2.5, 1.5 D. -3.5, 1.5

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Assume that the demand function for a certain commodity has the form ?  ?  where x is the quantity demanded, measured in units of a thousand, and p is the unit price in dollars. Suppose the quantity demanded is 4,000 (x = 4) when the unit price is $7.00 and 7,000 (x = 7) when the unit price is $4.00. Determine the demand equation. ? 

A. ?
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