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Barbara Lowry's avatar

Sec of C = Sounds like "sexy"

Humornama.com: The expression “square root of (1 plus tan squared of C)” is mathematically equivalent to “sec of C”. This is due to the trigonometric identity that “1 plus tan squared of C” equals “sec squared of C”. When you take the square root of both sides of this identity, “square root of (1 plus tan squared of C)” is equal to “sec of C”. However, when spoken aloud, “sec of C” can sound like “sexy,” leading to a playful and unexpected connection between a dry mathematical concept and a casual, light-hearted term.

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Shelley's avatar

Fine, but who is going to explain what 'tan squared' is. Never heard of tan in that regard. Tan is something that happens to people with a decent amount of melanin when exposed to the sun. I always seem to get Tan squared, as in sunburn. Being stupid this Sunday. I wonder if James and wife would take me with them on their get-a-way!

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D D's avatar

I would say silly, i don't relate to you being stupid.

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Shelley's avatar

Thank you DD for the very kind correction. I'll take it!

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James Goodrich's avatar

Too funny!!

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lakegirl's avatar

you win

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