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y=sec2(π/2-x), dy/dx=2sec2(π/2-x)tan(π/2-x).

When x=-π/2, dy/dx=0 (horizontal line), and y=sec2(π)=(-1)2=1.

Since the tangent is at (-π/2,1) and the tangent line is horizontal it must be y=1.

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