Math Problem Statement

tan(11π/6)

Solution

The problem visible in the image involves finding tan(11π6)\tan \left( \frac{11\pi}{6} \right).

Let's break it down step by step:

Step 1: Convert 11π6\frac{11\pi}{6} to degrees

We know that π\pi radians equals 180180^\circ. Thus, 11π6×180π=11×1806=330.\frac{11\pi}{6} \times \frac{180^\circ}{\pi} = \frac{11 \times 180^\circ}{6} = 330^\circ. So, 11π6=330\frac{11\pi}{6} = 330^\circ.

Step 2: Find the reference angle

The reference angle for 330330^\circ can be found by subtracting 330330^\circ from 360360^\circ: 360330=30.360^\circ - 330^\circ = 30^\circ. Thus, the reference angle is 3030^\circ.

Step 3: Determine the quadrant and sign of the tangent

Since 330330^\circ lies in the fourth quadrant, and the tangent function is negative in this quadrant, tan(330)\tan(330^\circ) will be negative.

Step 4: Evaluate tan(30)\tan(30^\circ)

We know that: tan(30)=13.\tan(30^\circ) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}.

Step 5: Apply the sign from the quadrant

Therefore, tan(330)=13\tan(330^\circ) = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}.

To rationalize the denominator: tan(330)=13=33.\tan(330^\circ) = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}.

Final Answer:

tan(11π6)=33.\tan \left( \frac{11\pi}{6} \right) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}.

It appears the answer written in the image is correct, but the sign should be negative. Would you like any further details or clarifications on this?

Here are five related questions you can explore:

  1. What is the tangent of 7π6\frac{7\pi}{6}?
  2. How do you convert radians to degrees and vice versa?
  3. What are the properties of trigonometric functions in different quadrants?
  4. How do you rationalize a denominator?
  5. What is the tangent of 5π3\frac{5\pi}{3}?

Tip: Always determine the correct quadrant when solving trigonometric functions, as the sign of the result depends on the quadrant.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Radians to Degrees Conversion
Reference Angles
Trigonometric Functions in Quadrants

Formulas

Conversion from radians to degrees: θ (in degrees) = θ (in radians) × (180°/π)
tan(30°) = √3 / 3

Theorems

Trigonometric Function Signs in Quadrants

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12