Math Problem Statement

Find all values of θ if θ is in the interval [0°, 360°) and has the given function value tan(θ) ≈ 0.6057436.

Solution

The problem asks for all values of θ\theta in the interval [0,360)[0^\circ, 360^\circ) such that:

tanθ0.6057436\text{tan} \, \theta \approx 0.6057436

We need to solve for θ\theta, noting that the tangent function is periodic with a period of 180180^\circ.

Step 1: Find the reference angle

Using the inverse tangent function, we calculate the principal solution:

θ1=tan1(0.6057436)\theta_1 = \tan^{-1}(0.6057436)

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Step 2: Approximate the principal solution

To find the reference angle:

θ1tan1(0.6057436)\theta_1 \approx \tan^{-1}(0.6057436)

Using a calculator, we get:

θ131\theta_1 \approx 31^\circ

Step 3: Find the second solution

Since the tangent function is periodic with a period of 180180^\circ, the second solution in the interval [0,360)[0^\circ, 360^\circ) is:

θ2=θ1+18031+180=211\theta_2 = \theta_1 + 180^\circ \approx 31^\circ + 180^\circ = 211^\circ

Final Answer:

The two solutions are:

θ31,211\theta \approx 31^\circ, 211^\circ

These are the values of θ\theta in the interval [0,360)[0^\circ, 360^\circ) that satisfy the given equation.

Would you like more details on any step? Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find tangent values using a calculator?
  2. Why does the tangent function have multiple solutions in a single period?
  3. What is the period of the tangent function and how does it affect solutions?
  4. Can the tangent function have solutions outside the given range?
  5. How can you check if the solutions are correct?

Tip: When solving trigonometric equations, always consider the periodic nature of the functions, especially sine, cosine, and tangent.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Tangent Function
Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

tan(θ) ≈ 0.6057436
θ = tan⁻¹(x)

Theorems

Tangent periodicity
Principal value of arctangent

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12