SOLUTION: If tan α = 1/3 and tan β = 1/2 , find tan (α + β).

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Question 1117286: If tan α = 1/3 and tan β = 1/2 , find tan (α + β).
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I'm going to use A in place of alpha, and B in place of beta.

Given Info:



Plug the values into the identity below, then simplify
















Answer: 1

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