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Find the least value of 16 seθ + 9 coθ.

Competition practiceTrigonometry
  • A25
  • B24
  • C12
  • D7

Step-by-Step Solution

Put = seθ ≥ 1: . AM–GM would give 24 at , but cannot be below 1. increases for ≥ 3/4, so the least value is at .
Answer: A) 25

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