Read the following statements carefully and answer the questions that follow: A…

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Read the following statements carefully and answer the questions that follow: A student claims, “Because sin⁡θ\sin\theta is always less than or equal to 11 for an acute angle θ\theta, the value of csc⁡θ\csc\theta must always be greater than or equal to 11.” (i) Explain, with reason, whether the student’s claim is correct. (ii) Using similar reasoning, explain why sec⁡θ\sec\theta cannot take a value between −1-1 and 11 for any acute angle θ\theta. (iii) If tan⁡θ\tan\theta increases, describe qualitatively how cot⁡θ\cot\theta changes. Give a brief justification based on the definition of these ratios.

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