Find the value of the expression sec(9π4)tan(−9π4).
A
√2
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B
−√2
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C
1√2
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D
−1√2
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Solution
The correct option is B−√2 Given: sec(9π4)tan(−9π4) 9π4=2π+π4⇒sec(9π4)tan(−9π4)=sec(9π4)(−tan(9π4))=sec(2π+π4)(−tan(2π+π4))=sec(π4)(−tan(π4))=(√2)(−1)=−√2