Math Problem Statement
solve (-pi/2)
Solution
To solve , let's break down the process:
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Identify the angle:
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Understand the angle position: The angle corresponds to a clockwise rotation of radians (or 90 degrees) from the positive x-axis.
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Evaluate the tangent at this angle: The tangent function is undefined at because the tangent of an angle is the ratio of the sine to the cosine, and . This makes the tangent function undefined since division by zero is not allowed.
So, the solution is:
Would you like more details on any step, or do you have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:
- Why is the tangent function undefined at ?
- What is ?
- How do you graph the tangent function over one period?
- What are the values of at key angles like , , and ?
- How does the tangent function behave as approaches ?
Tip: When solving trigonometric functions, remember that is undefined where .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Formulas
Tangent function definition
Theorems
Trigonometric function properties
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12