Math Problem Statement

tan 5pi/3

Solution

The value of tan(5π3)\tan\left(\frac{5\pi}{3}\right) can be found using the properties of the tangent function and the unit circle.

Step 1: Determine the reference angle

The angle 5π3\frac{5\pi}{3} is in the fourth quadrant because 5π/35\pi/3 radians is equivalent to 300300^\circ. The reference angle is calculated as: 360300=60360^\circ - 300^\circ = 60^\circ Or in radians: 2π5π3=π32\pi - \frac{5\pi}{3} = \frac{\pi}{3}

Step 2: Find the tangent of the reference angle

The reference angle is π3\frac{\pi}{3}, and we know: tan(π3)=3\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \sqrt{3}

Step 3: Determine the sign of the tangent

Since the angle 5π3\frac{5\pi}{3} is in the fourth quadrant, and tangent is negative in the fourth quadrant: tan(5π3)=3\tan\left(\frac{5\pi}{3}\right) = -\sqrt{3}

So, the value of tan(5π3)\tan\left(\frac{5\pi}{3}\right) is 3-\sqrt{3}.

Would you like any further details or explanations on this? Here are five related questions you might find interesting:

  1. What is the value of tan(7π6)\tan\left(\frac{7\pi}{6}\right)?
  2. How do you find the reference angle for any given radian measure?
  3. What is the relationship between tangent and cotangent functions?
  4. How does the unit circle help in determining the sign of trigonometric functions?
  5. Can you explain how to derive the value of tan(π4)\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)?

Tip: Remember that the sign of the tangent function depends on the quadrant in which the angle lies.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Unit Circle
Reference Angles

Formulas

tan(θ) = sin(θ)/cos(θ)
Reference Angle Formula

Theorems

Quadrant Sign Rules
Tangent Function Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12