Math Problem Statement
Draw a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line to represent the equation tan , theta, equals, 1, point, 8tan θ=1.8 and then use the line to help you solve that equation on 0, is less than or equal to, theta, is less than, 2, pi, .0≤θ<2π. Express your answer in radians to the nearest tenth.
Solution
To solve the equation on the interval , we need to identify the values of where the tangent of equals 1.8.
Step 1: Set up the equation
We are given:
This is a trigonometric equation where we need to find the values of that satisfy this condition within one full revolution (from to ).
Step 2: Use the inverse tangent (arctan) function
To find the principal value of , we can use the inverse tangent:
Let’s compute this:
Step 3: General solution for the tangent function
The tangent function has a period of , meaning that for any solution , the general solutions are:
Since we are asked to find solutions in the interval , we consider and .
- For , we get the first solution:
- For , we get the second solution:
Step 4: Conclusion
Thus, the two solutions for in the interval are:
These are the solutions to the equation in radians, rounded to the nearest tenth.
Would you like more details on how the tangent function works, or do you have any other questions?
Here are some related questions you might find interesting:
- What happens to the solutions if ?
- How can you solve trigonometric equations using a unit circle?
- What is the period of the sine and cosine functions?
- How does the inverse tangent function relate to the unit circle?
- How do you graph the tangent function and its periodicity?
Tip: Remember that the tangent function has vertical asymptotes at , where is an integer, so solutions that fall near these values must be carefully considered.
Ask a new question for Free
By Image
Drop file here or Click Here to upload
Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Tangent Function
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Formulas
tan(θ) = 1.8
θ = tan^(-1)(1.8)
θ = θ₁ + nπ (General Solution for Tangent)
Theorems
Periodicity of Tangent Function
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12