The trigonometric function is
, where
lies in quadrant III.
Definition of trigonometric function
.
Opposite side =
and adjacent side =
.
Pythagorean theorem :
\For right angled triangle, square of Hypotenuse is equal to sum of squares of other two sides.
.
Substitute the values of opposite side =
and adjacent side =
in above equation.


.
As
lies in quadrant III, the value of secant function is negative.
.
The value of
.