(A) We know that $\sec^{2} \theta = 1 + \tan^{2} \theta$. Substituting the value of $\tan \theta = 2$,we get $\sec^{2} \theta = 1 + (2)^{2} = 1 + 4 =

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(A) We know that $\sec^{2} \theta = 1 + \tan^{2} \theta$. Substituting the value of $\tan \theta = 2$,we get $\sec^{2} \theta = 1 + (2)^{2} = 1 + 4 = 5$. Since $\theta$ lies in the third quadrant,$\sec \theta$ must be negative. Therefore,$\sec \theta = -\sqrt{5}$.

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